Human Resources Advisor

We have an exciting position for an experienced HR Advisor, who will play an integral role within the HR Team focusing on the People agenda, playing a key role in supporting Owens Group through positive change and growth

This is a great opportunity for an experienced advisor who has the desire to develop, working within a positive and influential team and manage change effectively. We aim for longevity, commitment, and growth for all our people.

You will operate as a "trusted advisor" and share accountability, assisting the Group HR Manager in providing seamless support to the group Companies.

Playing a key role in delivering on all priorities and activities that impact our people and our culture, from organisational change and recruitment through to advising managers and supporting all cyclical people processes.

**Key Accountabilities**
- First point of contact for People related queries and overseeing responses from the People Inbox, responding to non-standard queries, and redirecting or escalating where appropriate.
- Becoming a trust advisor to Owens Group managers/leaders by maintain providing advice on areas such as absence and performance management, contracts, and grievance and disciplinary processes, escalating when required.
- Advising colleagues within Operations on policies, processes, and legislation and signposting them to additional resources.
- Supporting the People Partnering Team with investigations, grievance and disciplinary hearings, including advising managers, notetaking at meetings and letter generation.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of People systems and practices, including leading on workflow reviews, and maximising the use of the HR information system within and outside of the team.
- Contributing to People related projects, either working independently on assigned projects or as part of a wider project team.
- Liaising with colleagues in Recruitment, and Payroll to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new starters and colleagues changing jobs.
- Ensuring all documents are generated accurately in relation to People processes (e.g. probationary periods, contractual changes, maternity/paternity/parental leave, flexible working requests, sickness and performance), in line with guidance from the People Partners.
- Overseeing the management of all employee files, paperwork, and data, ensuring correct storage and GDPR compliance of paper and digital files.
- Maintaining the intranet by keeping all HR documents, policies, guidance, and templates up to date.
- Keeping up to date with current, relevant legislation and best practices and sharing this knowledge amongst the wider team where appropriate.
- Please note this role is 40 hours per week._

**You'll fit right in if you have**:

- Experience working in Human Resources including using HR information systems.
- Knowledge of employment legislation.
- CIPD Level 5
- Understanding of workflow mapping and the importance of working within processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced HR environment, partnering with Managers and colleagues at all levels.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to occasionally travel to other sites.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Ability to motivate and manage line reports

**Benefits**:
Competitive salary

20 days Annual Leave

Company Discount Benefits

Company Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Life Assurance