We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team. This role involves providing high-quality first-line Human Resources advice and support to Managers and Homes within our organisation. The ideal candidate will have a background in handling a variety of HR queries and employee relations issues within a regulatory environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Effectively prioritise and manage high volumes of various types of HR queries.
- Provide advice and support to Managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, and capability cases, ensuring advice is consistent and in line with current Company policy and procedures.
- Ensure all associated documentation is correctly prepared and supplied to Managers to support effective management of their staff.
- Advise and support Managers in the effective management of both long-term and short-term frequent intermittent absence.
- Provide advice on family-friendly policies and rights/entitlements to Managers and employees.
- Maintain a log of all cases and provide status updates to Management as requested.
- Process and provide HR data as requested and prepare reports to agreed standards.
- Maintain relevant electronic documentation and other filing systems, ensuring staff records are kept up to date and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- Undertake ad hoc projects as requested by the Human Resources Manager.
- Update and maintain absence management records, producing reports for the Senior Management team and the Board of Directors.
- Identify areas for improvement in policies and procedures, making recommendations to the Human Resources Manager.
- Develop partnership working with external agencies.
- Prepare and issue contracts of employment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as an HR Advisor, preferably within a regulatory environment.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
- CIPD qualification is preferable.
Benefits:
- 28 days Paid Holiday.
- Pension Scheme.
- Blue Light Card and access to various discounts on travel, restaurants, days out, and leisure.
- Employee Assistance Scheme available to immediate family members.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training.
- Free DBS Check and uniform.
- Opportunities to progress your career within the company.
- Free, on-site parking.
- Employee of the Month awards.
To apply for this HR Advisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
