HR Advisor

Role Overview

To provide an efficient HR Service, supporting the business in the delivery of a full range of human resource services.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Build relationships with and support managers in dealing with day-to-day people issues.
• Responsible for the recruitment of new employees to include liaising with managers, vetting candidates, arranging and assisting with interviews and the onboarding of new employees.
• Advertise and take ownership of job vacancy listings, internal and external recruitment boards and working alongside recruitment agencies and Colleges/Universities.
• Support with the preparation and issue of appropriate contractual documentation in relation to appointments, terminations and variations of employment including accurate notification to Payroll
• Supporting internal and external enquiries and requests related to the HR Department.
• Compiling and maintaining accurate digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness absence.
• Monthly Payroll reporting to include, but not limited to, absence data, deductions, new employee information and leavers.
• Assist with renewals of company benefits
• Assist with Visas and DBS checks
• Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Contribute and support the continuous improvement of HR systems, practices and policies in the organisation.
• Provide an advisory service to employees and managers.
• Provide administration support for HR tasks.
• Assist on other HR projects and activities.

Key KPIs

• Voluntary Turnover
• Cost Per Hire
• Absence

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• At least 2 years’ strong generalist HR experience gained within a commercial environment
• Ideally CIPD qualified to level 3 or 5 or working towards.
• Keen desire to understand Employment Law and its practical application.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Verbal communication skills to communicate with all levels of the organisation. Confident at delivering feedback.
• Written communication skills to produce succinct correspondence and reports.
• Experience in working effectively in teams.
• Experience of identifying development needs and performance planning and feedback.
• Experience in supporting projects and implementing new initiatives.
• Generalist HR experience within a busy HR environment.
• Results and service focused.