HR Advisor

Lancashire Renewables Ltd are seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join our expanding HR Team as the Company embarks on an exciting journey of growth and development.

The role will be based at our Leyland facility but regular travel to our site in Thornton-Cleveleys will be required.

As the HR Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing expert HR advice and employee relations support. We're looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is proactive in their approach.

If your skills are a match for this role, we'd love to hear from you.

In return we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees:

• Personal training and development plan
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Additional annual leave entitlement for long service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support for mental health

To apply please provide a covering letter that describes how your skills, knowledge and experience match the requirements of this role with an up-to-date CV by 19th April 2024.

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Please note the Job Description and Person Specification below will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Job Summary:
Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee enquiries, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance and support to managers in handling employee related issues.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Assist in the development and drive communication and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about changes in employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Partners and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with L&D, department heads and management to align HR initiatives with organisational goals.
• Build relationships with external partners and stakeholders

Employee Engagement

• Collaborate and deliver initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development and execution of employee engagement and recognition programmes.

Performance Management

• Support the performance management process, including goal setting and performance reviews.
• Provide coaching to managers on effective performance management practices.

Talent Acquisition and Management

• As the HR expert actively participate in the recruitment process to ensure best practice and legislation compliance.
• Contribute to the development of talent retention and succession planning strategies.

Onboarding and Off Boarding

• Implement and monitor onboarding policies and procedures ensuring smooth integration.
• Co-ordinate offboarding policies and procedures and conduct exit interviews.

Training and Development Support

• Assist in identifying training needs and support the implementation of training programmes.
• Provide guidance to employees on development opportunities.

HR Data, Systems and Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee and case management records.
• Generate reports to inform management decision making and continuous improvement.
• Collate and utilise Analytics to provide insight and support decision making.

Employee Wellness and Benefits

• Contribute to employee wellness initiatives and benefits administration.

Budget Management

• Working within HR budget constraints efficiently and identifying cost effective solutions.
• Monitor and regularly report on expenses related to HR initiatives.

Person Specification:

Education & Training:

• CIPD L5 Qualification or proven relevant experience working in a similar advisory role (Essential)
• GCSE / Level 2 Qualification in Maths and English (Desirable)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Qualification (Desirable)

Work Experience:

• Relevant experience in a HR Advisor environment or similar role (Essential)
• Proven experience of working within a HR environment providing advice on complex employee relations matters (Essential)
• Experience of coaching line managers to achieve successful outcomes (Essential)
• Experience of business systems including time and attendance, recruitment and case management (Essential)
• Working with confidential information, demonstrating a high level of discretion (Essential)
• Proven ability to line manage people and workflows (Essential)
• Experience in the waste sector or similar processing / manufacturing sector (Desirable)
• Experience of advising on full employee lifecycle (Desirable)
• Liaising with external parties through contracts (Desirable)

Skills and knowledge:

• Ability to apply employment legislation (Essential)
• Experience of working successfully in a multi-discipline environment (Essential)
• Ability to write HR related communications to reflect the audience (Essential)
• Organisational and administrative skills with ability to deliver attention to detail and accuracy (Essential)
• Lead best practice and encourage adherence to Policies and Procedure (Essential)
• Proven ability to undertake challenging conversations (Essential)
• Proficient in the use HR Information Systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Essential)
• Awareness of industry specific legislation and compliance standards (Essential)
• Data Protection / GDPR knowledge (Desirable)
• Project management (Desirable)
• Proficient in recording and transcribing meeting minutes and notes (Desirable)

Personal Attributes:

• Able to build effective relationships with stakeholders
• Solution focused and decision-making abilities
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and in high pressure situations
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Interpersonal skills including influencing and negotiating
• Commitment to personal development
• Resilience and adaptability

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