HR Advisor

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

**Position**:
**Department**:People & Culture

**Reporting to**:HR Manager

**Location**:Head office - Christchurch, Dorset (Hybrid Model)

**Role Overview**

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for people and would like to join a successful, global company, based at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-past environment, is forward-thinking, personable and who has the drive to develop, as they will be involved in all aspects of Recruitment and HR across the UK, with exposure to the SA & Asia teams.

You will be fundamental to the People & Culture department in all aspects of People to ensure we deliver a culture and office environment that represents Solent and our values. This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in all areas of HR, Recruitment and Office management to effectively support the business.

**Recruitment**
- Providing a proactive and effective resourcing solution to the Group and take ownership for the recruitment cycle from vacancy briefing to on-boarding
- Assisting with the onboarding of new starters, from generating Contracts of Employment, coordination of equipment and assisting with inductions
- Conduct briefings with hiring managers and key collaborators to fully understand recruitment needs and develop an impactful recruitment strategy
- Provide recruitment metrics on a monthly basis
- Supporting the co-ordination of the PSL and other external recruitment partners
- Maintaining HR and Recruitment documentation, including new starter and leaver documentation, employee benefits, probations, work anniversaries, etc

**HR**
- You will own the employee lifecycle from recruiting to probation to ensure we onboard and develop our teams successfully
- Actively work with Managers in the business to understand the roles and skills needed of the business
- Working with the Solent Social Committee with Social events including our annual summer and winter parties
- Supporting the training initiatives and liaising with external stakeholders
- Culture initiatives - assist in coordinating Global Culture initiatives
- Administration, general tasks and on-going projects to support the People & Culture department and Solent Head Office function

**Requirements**:

- Very personable, enjoys working with different personalities
- Previous experience in recruitment is essential
- A passion for making people happy
- Confident in communicating and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating credibility and proactivity
- Strong attention to detail and a talent for organisation
- A professional and positive approach, understanding the importance of discretion and confidentiality
- Strong time management and a proactive work ethic
- A passion for self-development and business improvement
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure
- Great communicator and can easily build rapport
- Drive and lots of energy
- Proficient with HR systems and databases, as well as the Microsoft product suite

**Other information**:
**Our Benefits**
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
- Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
- Great learning and development and progression opportunities
- Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Generous Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme Contribution
- Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Dress down Fridays
- Free parking on Christchurch Quay