Human Resources Advisor

**Who We Are**:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

To provide effective generalist HR support to the Manufacturing Site based at Flimby.

Hours of work are 7.00am to 5.10pm Monday to Thursday.

The role offers a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, life assurance, excellent pension scheme, fantastic discounts and much more.

**MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- First line of support for any Line Manager/Associate enquiring about policy or procedural matters
- Provide coaching and training to Line Managers on policy and procedure
- Ensure relevant employment law is applied consistently, fairly and accurately, providing clear communication on all key employment matters
- Manage the short and long term absence management process working with Line Managers including reviews, Occupational Health and GP referrals, PHI Scheme and policy development
- Manage recruitment and selection from initial requirement planning through to onboarding
- Manage end to end starter/leaver process.
- Support in the People, Performance and Pay process (PPP)
- Contribute to the development of the HR strategic planning process
- Improve processes and procedures across the HR function
- Maintain Workday and HR systems with current information
- Maintain physical and electronic filing systems
- Support in community connection and wellbeing activities
- Undertake HR projects as needed
- Work effectively with the wider HR team (EMEA and US)
- Lead by example ensuring own behaviours are in line with NB core values and competencies

**KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS**:

- Proven experience in HR Advisory roles preferably within a manufacturing setting
- CIPD part or fully qualified
- Employment law knowledge
- Solid systems skills - Workday experience would be an advantage
- Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload and multi task
- Continuous improvement/lifelong learning mindset
- Outstanding communication, collaboration, influencing skills
- Decision maker - solutions focused and takes accountability for decisions made
- Proactive self starter, assertive, resilient and tenacious
- Highest levels of integrity and professional credibility
- Energy, drive, positive outlook and willing to take on new challenges
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Upholds the core values of Teamwork, Integrity and Total Customer Satisfaction

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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