HR Advisor

The HR Advisor reports to the Senior HR Advisor. The jobholder will provide full HR Support for the day-to-day functioning of the department and deliver an excellent service.

**Primary duties and responsibilities**:
Dealing with various HR topics throughout the business
Use HRIS to input, access and update employee records.
Acting as the point of contact for hiring managers, employees and other HR team members
Monitor reward and recognition scheme for high-performing employees
Join Global HR calls to participate in updates about the business and share successes.
Update company TV screens with announcements and communications
Be the first-line for answering calls into the HR team, building up communication skills and a knowledge of the business to assist in queries from employees, external authorities, third party providers and even the public.
Attend the weekly and monthly strategic meetings e.g. Training Meeting, Manning Meeting.
Proactively identify ways in which to improve the delivery of HR activities.
Recruitment/Onboarding

Prepare contracts and offer letters for new employees as well as chasing employment references, Including eligibility checks.
Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicant.
Managing and developing the Induction processes with departmental managers, then conducting HR Inductions as part of the on-boarding process for all new employees.
Monitor employee probation periods to ensure completion of appropriate documentation

Administration

Prepare contractual and non-contractual change paperwork for all operational and administration employees.
Be involved In HR projects as and when required.
Review and update the company handbook on changes to policies and procedures as required.
Collating and fling physical documentation within employee personnel flies, ensuring accuracy and compliance to legislation (e.g. GDPR).
Payroll

Assist the HR team in producing the monthly payroll report.
To check the payroll before passing to the HR Manager for sign-off.
Upload the payroll to the payroll portal after authorisation and download reports as necessary.
Complete pre and post payroll processing duties.

Employee Relations

Support managers with employee sickness including providing advice and support on return to work Interviews and relevant follow-up actions.
Attend low-level employee relations meetings to assist with note taking duties.
Assist In monitoring of absence through issuing of sickness forms, reconciling receipt of return to work forms and self-sickness forms.
Support managers in building the performance of individuals within their team, and work with managers to ensure succession plans are in place for key posts.
Support with various capability meetings, including disciplinary and grievances.

Miscellaneous

Ensure that all work conforms to the requirements of Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy policies.
Maintain agreed levels of housekeeping within the office environment.
To ensure that holiday/sickness absences can be adequately covered within the department.
To carry out appropriate duties or tasks as specified by the Senior HR Advisor or SHRM.
There will also be a requirement for general ad hoc administration duties as advised by the Senior HR Advisor or SHRM.

II. Qualifications

**Essential**:
CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above)
Educated to degree level
Previous experience working within HR - preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.

**Essential**:
Strong knowledge of HR procedures and Legislation
Absolute integrity and confidentiality
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Positive mindset with a 'can do' attitude
Excellent team player with ability to work collaboratively
Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
Innovative and quick with problem solving / decision making on 'people' matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to remain calm when managing difficult or conflicting situations.
Professionally handle difficult and emotional conversations.
Motivational, persuasive and negotiation skills.
Good analytic ability
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office