HR AdvisorPermanentSalary up to £40kDroitwich based – full-time on siteWe are proud to be partnering with a well-establishedorganisation in identifying an experienced HR Advisor to supporttheir business in Droitwich. With experience in HR generalistroles, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering or similaroperational environment, you will join an established businessand provide hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle.As a key member of the HR team, you'll provide first-line HRadvice and guidance, supporting and coaching managers in linewith HR policies, procedures and current legislation.You will be able to build strong relationships with keystakeholders, provide practical solutions to employee relationsmatters and support wider HR initiatives across the business.Key Responsibilities of the HR Advisor:Employee Relations Provide advice, recommendations and resolutions to ensurehands-on support, guidance and a high-quality service on allday-to-day employee relations matters. Lead and advise managers on disciplinary, grievance andcapability issues, ensuring adherence to policy and legislation. Record and monitor sickness absence, working with line managersto recognise patterns and support the application of the absencemanagement procedure. Monitor, review and update local HR policies, ensuring theseremain current and aligned with legislation. Work with Occupational Health to ensure that mandatory healthchecks and reviews take place as required. Make employeereferrals, request specialist reports and support the developmentof appropriate action plans.HR Data Update and maintain the HR Information System. Manage HR records, systems and metrics, ensuring employeeinformation is current, complete and accurate. Advise payroll of required changes, including new starters,leavers, salary changes and sickness absence, ensuringinformation is accurate and provided in a timely manner. Assist the HR Manager in providing information and reporting tomanagers to support their roles and the effective management oftheir teams. Report and monitor sickness and absence, including the use ofBradford Factor reporting.Recruitment and Onboarding Lead full-cycle recruitment activity for professional,technical, administrative and production positions. Provide an effective onboarding programme for new hires,ensuring appropriate orientation and training programmes areestablished. Support management by monitoring and actioning probationperiods, compensation changes and job changes.Training and Development Organise UK training activity, including maintaining theTraining Plan, Skills Matrix and associated training records. Obtain training course evaluation forms and monitor and reporton feedback. Support the Talent Development Life Cycle, ensuring reviews arecompleted and recorded and supporting identified employeedevelopment activities. Provide local support for training events and assist managementwith the development of employees.HR Goals and Strategy Support the rollout of wider HR programmes and initiatives,including performance management, recognition, reward andtraining. Assist with initiatives designed to improve employee engagementand productivity. Help develop effective communication and feedback channelsacross the workforce.Key requirements of the HR Advisor: University degree and/or CIPD Level 5 qualification orcurrently working towards this. 2+ years' experience within an HR Advisor/generalist HR role. Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or similaroperational organisation is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with theability to build strong relationships and work effectively withpeople at all levels across the business. Good organisational and administrative skills, with workingknowledge of HR systems and processes. Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, logical andsolutions-focused approach to employee relations and conflictmanagement.If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied HRAdvisor opportunity where you can work closely with managers andmake a real impact across the employee lifecycle, then please getin touch with Kerry Norman.Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitmentspecialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employerand encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds andcircumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salarylevels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applicationsfrom all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skillsnecessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within48 hours please assume that your application has beenunsuccessful on this occasion.
