HR Advisor

NEWCASTLE (Ref 712) up to 6 months (there will be a permanent role to apply for too)

up to £37k + 28 days holidays + banks

Flexible on working hours, can be condensed hours into 4 days

We are delighted to partner with a highly respected organisation to support the growth of their HR team. Reporting to the recently appointed Head of HR (who’s amazing), we’re looking for an HR Advisor for up to 6 months, while the team structure is created. There will soon be a permanent HR Advisor role you can apply for too.

Job role:

• Support the Head of HR with the implementation of the People Strategy
• Provide expert HR advice to line managers and employees relating to all areas of HR including, employee relations, contracts, policy and practice, organisational development, training and development, performance management, recruitment, equity, diversity and inclusion, absence management, welfare and benefits
• Support line managers in adopting best practice HR by offering effective advice on HR Policies and Procedures
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, liaising with line managers to draft job descriptions and person specifications and ensuring HR support is present throughout the process
• Support with the preparation of all HR documentation, including contracts of employment
• Deliver new starter inductions for all appointments
• Support with the management of sickness absence, ensuring completion of return to work interviews
• Support the process for leavers, ensuring exit interviews are undertaken and feedback is reviewed
• Absence management, ensuring managers follow process
• Oversee the HRIS and ensure all employees and line managers are trained and use the system
• Advise on grievance, disciplinary and capability matters
• Support employee well-being initiatives (including Mental Health First Aiders) and the achievement of the Better Health at Work Award
• Support with HR projects
• Review of all HR policies and procedures, with the support of the Head of HR