Human Resources Advisor

**Organisation**

For over a century, SA Equip has been a trusted partner for heavy industries, starting in the maritime sector and expanding into offshore oil & gas during the North Sea boom of the 1960s. We develop cutting-edge technologies that ensure safety in the harshest environments, providing power distribution, lighting, heating, and ventilation equipment that is robust, durable and portable.

We aim to be the most dynamic, innovative and admired company in our industry whilst continuing to grow sustainably. We will ensure this growth through a number of initiatives:

- Launch a robust pipeline of new products
- Establish a dominant UK rental programme
- Target new markets and industries like utilities, hydrogen, and construction.
- Expand distribution network and existing partnerships.

**Job Purpose**

Reporting to the Managing Director, the HR Advisor is the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing support and solving problems. The aim of the role is to provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle which includes recruitment, compensation and benefits, learning and development, employee engagement, performance management and employee relations, communications. The role will also include office management and administration.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Enabling Line Managers**
- Provide an effective employee relations support service to all Line Managers which enables a productive, engaged and inspired team; to include absence, disciplinaries, grievances and sickness.
- Provide the necessary tools and coaching to managers in support of performance management and the development of high performing teams.
- Define and implement a training and development agenda; identify areas that need attention and improvement to support business growth.
- Provide guidance on development for managers and their teams, including working with external suppliers of learning and development.
- Facilitate talent and succession planning, taking overall responsibility for resourcing and retention across the business.
- Work closely with the leadership team in determining the compensation and benefits offer and provide advice and support to Line Managers and employees on company benefits, remuneration issues and benchmark data.
- Provide training, support and coaching on processes and procedures, ensuring managers are updated on changes to employment legislation and best practice,

**HR and Office Administration**
- Preparation of change of conditions documentation and liaising with Finance on the administration of all changes to pay.
- Responsible for the leaver process including processing leavers correspondence, completing the leaver information for payroll processing, calculating outstanding annual leave, co-ordinating exit interviews and monitoring and recording information contained within it and updating organisation structure charts.
- Administration and maintenance of training records for all staff including apprentices and utilisation of the apprentice levy.
- Ensuring security of personal data and maintaining confidentiality on people related matters.
- Keeping records up to date on the HR system including records related to absence management, grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Maintain job descriptions with the support of department managers and update structure charts to reflect people movement.
- Compile and analyse key HR data and make recommendations for improvements.
- General office management outside of normal HR related administration

**Recruitment and Onboarding**
- Support managers with the recruitment of new staff - more specifically in the creation of offer letters and contracts, completing the reference process, right to work checking and onboarding of new staff.
- Preparing contract of employment documentation and setting up new employee files
- Conducting relevant checks including Right to Work, References and Qualifications
- Communicate details of new employees to appropriate colleagues to ensure facilities and equipment are readily available upon commencement of employment.
- Ensure new employees have an onboarding/induction plan and receive relevant information on their first day of employment.
- Explain and enrol new starters into the company benefits.

**Person Specification**
- Natural and credible influencer at all levels and understands the nuances of a family / owner operated business.
- Strong ethics, integrity and trust
- Well-developed emotional and social competence
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, accuracy and good attention to detail
- Professional and confident in advising managers on all aspects of people management and development.
- Numerate and financially aware with the ability to produce reports and statistics as required, combined with excellent presentation skills both formally and informally.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people