HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Kington, Herefordshire, HR5

Hours: 20 per week (working pattern to be mutually agreed)

Pay: £19,791.20 (20hrs)

An opportunity has arisen for an office-based HR Advisor to start immediately. This varied hands-on generalist role will be based in our factory unit/head office in Kington, working for a well-known and well-respected electrical installation company employing circa 55 employees. The company manufactures electrical control systems for the process industry and specialises in the installation of LV and ELV electrical systems within the construction industry, mainly for the water and wastewater sector.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the HR Advisor will provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to the Company across a varied range of activities.

Essential Requirements

• CIPD qualified to Associate level (level 5) or higher
• Minimum 2 years recent generalist HR experience preferably in a UK SME
• Employee relations experience
• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain own diary and effectively prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote, advise on and ensure compliance with HR Policies to ensure consistency
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relation issues including performance, absence management, capability, disciplinary, grievance
• Work proactively to ensure sickness absence is effectively managed by working with managers to ensure a timely and appropriate return to work
• Respond in a timely manner to all internal and external communication and correspondence in accordance with the Communication Policy

• Process new starters and leavers efficiently
• Continuously review policies within the Employee Handbook and Sub-Contractor Handbook ensuring they meet Company needs and are fit for purpose
• Interpret weekly speeding reports and inform managers of speeding violations
• Actively participate in the Company Improvement Plan to foster and promote a positive attitude toward Company objectives
• Continuously evaluate and develop HR initiatives and processes to improve efficiency

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from placing vacancy adverts through to onboarding new starters, including delivery of full Company induction
• Draft and issue letters and other relevant documentation to employees, including offer letters and Contracts of Employment within employment law timelines
• Advise managers of probationary review dates and draft relevant outcome letters
• Support management in the implementation of Key Performance Indicator reviews for all employees
• Maintain employee personal files (e-file and hard copy) in accordance with GDPR

• Collaborate with relevant colleges regarding Apprentices and the apprenticeship journey, and manage the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account
• maintain the fleet tracker software in alignment with Monday software

• Attend and take notes at formal meetings and raise appropriate outcome letters

• Promote a culture of employee wellbeing and workplace wellness
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations
• Conduct six-monthly driving licence and vehicle insurance claims checks
• Annually update Death in Service information for submission to insurers
• Assist with audits as required
• Share and transfer own skills and knowledge to enhance the learning of others

Benefits

• Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance
• 30 days paid holiday including 8 statutory holidays plus additional holidays after 3 years continuous service (up to 33 days), pro rata based on hours
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Death in Service benefit (up to age 65)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Free Company branded clothing available

Additional Information

· Successful candidate must easily and reliably commute or plan to relocate

• Successful candidate will be subject to full pre-employment screening checks, including references and right to work verification
• Visa sponsorship not offered; applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK
• No agencies please

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.