HR Advisor

Positive Employment • Newbury • 9h ago

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a HR Advisor for our client, a local government organisation based in Newbury, Berkshire.

The successful post holder will provide generalist HR advice and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation, working closely with HR Business Partners to deliver and embed sound people practices.

This role is a contract position with an initial contract of 3 months, with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

Provide specialist and generalist HR advice to line managers, employees and HR colleagues on all employee-related matters
Support managers with performance management and casework, and lead on less complex cases as designated by the HR Business Partners
Coach managers on HR processes, employee relations and people management
Support early intervention on people issues
Contribute to and roll out the organisation’s HR policies, procedures and initiatives
Analyse HR data to identify trends and support the development of local people plans
Support and lead HR projects, including responding to changes in legislation and guidance
Develop trusted working relationships with trade union representatives
Identify and implement policy, process and system improvements
Provide cover and support for HR Business Partners as required

Personal Requirements:

CIPD Level 5 Diploma or equivalent qualification or experience, with evidence of continued professional development
GCSEs in English, Maths and ICT at grade C or above, and A levels or equivalent education or experience
Experience of delivering modern HR services and providing employment advice to a wide range of audiences
Strong knowledge of employment law, including the Equality Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act (GDPR)
Understanding of TUPE, restructuring and redundancy legislation
Experience of working with trade unions
Experience of coordinating HR projects across diverse teams
Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise individuals at all levels, including executive level
Well organised, with the ability to manage your own workload and reprioritise as needed
Competent user of Microsoft Office
Experience of working within an HR Business Partnering model, and knowledge of pay and benefits, job evaluation (Hay) and project management, would be desirable