HR Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Advisor to join our team. The HR Advisor will play a key role in fostering a positive work culture, ensuring compliance with regulations and working collaboratively to implement strategic HR initiatives. The successful candidate will be a true generalist who can thrive in a fast-paced, scaling and evolving business. Bringing energy, creativity and a solutions-focused mindset, the post-holder will have experience in, or a strong desire to join, the commercial or private sector.

The Organisation:

Apprentify Group Limited is an education and development business with several subsidiaries including Apprentify Limited and Netcom Training Limited. Apprentify Limited is an OFSTED Outstanding apprenticeship provider, offering courses in digital marketing, sales and tech. Working with high-profile clients including JD Sport, Jet2, RedBull, BT and B&Q to name a few, Apprentify is an agile and quality-focussed that’s not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Netcom Training Limited works with Combined Authorities and National Government to upskill people in tech fields such as cyber security and network engineering, for free. We also support our learners to kick-start their careers in these areas, by offering job-hunting advice and connecting them with exciting opportunities in the sector.

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth, forward-looking business with ambitious plans for the future. Working across the Group, the post-holder will be based in the Apprentify office, located in the impressive Alderley Park development, near Macclesfield. Working in this desirable setting at least four days per week, the HR Advisor will report to the HR Director.

The Package:

The role comes with a salary of £28k. Plus the following benefits:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 days based on length of service, plus bank holidays

• Option to buy additional holiday

• Private medical insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Company pension

• Birthday off

• Paid charity day each year

• Access to our benefits platform, offering discounts and cashback on over 750 retailers including major supermarkets, travel, insurance, restaurants and more

Main Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Working with the in-house Talent team, develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Ensure the business fulfils its Safer Recruitment responsibilities, maintaining an accurate Single Central Register and completing all pre-employment checks.
• Liaising with line managers, conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and make hiring recommendations

Employee Relations:

• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
• Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts, fostering a positive work environment in line with organisational policies.

Performance Management:

• Develop and implement performance management processes, including goal setting and performance appraisals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance improvement and development plans.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of performance-related policies

HR Policies and Compliance:

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct periodic audits to verify HR data accuracy and adherence to policies.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs.

• Collaborate with department heads to create career development plans for employees.

• Facilitate training sessions on HR-related topics as needed.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including the benefits portal, holiday buying and cycle to work.
• Collaborate with benefits providers to ensure competitive and cost-effective offerings.
• Communicate benefits information to employees and assist with enrolment processes

General Administration:

• Ensure all HR records are accurate and up to date.

• Create technology-led workflows to increase automation, efficiency and accuracy of HR data.

Job Requirements Essential

• Strong experience in an HR generalist role.

• Thorough understanding of UK employment law, with experience of applying this knowledge in practical scenarios.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities.

• Demonstrable experience of creating and implementing solutions to business-related issues.

• A keen eye for detail and a high standard of work.

• Ability to write high-quality policies, reports and other documents.

• A credible leader who demonstrates empathy, emotional intelligence and a solutions-focussed mindset.

Desirable

• Experience in the private or commercial sector

• Experience of line managing a team

• Ability to carry out basic data manipulation (inc. Tables, filters, formulas and data graphics)

• CIPD qualified to level 5 or above.