HR Advisor

**HR Advisor**

**Croydon**

**£Competitive**

Fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning family run Pharmacy Company, who strives to have the wellbeing of the community at the heart of everything we do. We are uniquely growing as a business in these difficult times and are looking for someone to join our fast paced, engaging and evolving business and HR team.

You will be working alongside the Senior HR Advisor in providing an excellent customer-focused generalist HR service, that is in line with the company’s core values, to managers and colleagues across the 270+ pharmacies.

During the Induction period the role will need to be based in the office and out in the field getting to know some of our Regional teams, however after this period we can offer a flexible work pattern across home and office working.

Key Responsibilities:

- First line HR support across the business providing accurate and comprehensive HR advice, escalating matters to the Senior HR Advisor where necessary.
- Starters - ensure all new starters are provided with an offer letter and contract on or before their first date of employment; valid right to work documentation is checked and certified.
- Netdocs (electronic filing system) - manage and update all HR Documentation on Netdocs for current employees and retain files of leavers for the required period of time.
- Assist the Senior HR Advisor in conducting the Induction for new starters in the Support Office.
- Provide advice and support on the disciplinary and grievance process with the assistance of the Senior HR Advisor and ensure managers adhere to the defined timelines.
- Long term sickness absence - assist the Senior HR advisor in following up on long term sick cases; processing letters and to maintain the necessary paperwork relevant to each case.
- Trainee Pharmacist & Summer placement programme - work with the recruitment team to ensure the HR administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Apprentice - monthly review of the apprentice spreadsheet to ensure we are complying with regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for timely management of employee benefits; maternity process and exit interviews.
- Maintain accurate records on employees’ right to work for audit purposes; follow up with employees whose right to work is due for renewal and keep the HR Right to Work spreadsheet up to date.
- DBS - submitting DBS checks for eligible employees and maintaining an up-to-date record of employees with valid DBS.
- People XD - responsible for processing new starters, change of details and leavers on the HR & Payroll system.

Key Experience & Skills:

- Previous HR experience in providing advice and guidance to line managers on employee relations issues is essential.
- HR Qualification is essential / CIPD qualification is desirable
- IT literate including strong Excel and database skills, Outlook, Word & Power point.
- Ability to work accurately, with strong attention to detail.
- Team player and ability to work with minimum supervision, use initiative and take complete ownership for tasks.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment by prioritising tasks.
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Confident interacting with people at all levels of seniority.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable; willing to roll sleeves up and get stuck in, not afraid of change

Day Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equality of opportunity and to the elimination of unlawful discrimination in employment.

If you are successfully invited to an interview, please let us know about any adjustments you may need to participate in our recruitment process.

The Day Lewis Group is an award-winning family business, consisting of one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in the UK and Europe. Owning and running over 270 pharmacies nationwide today, Day Lewis employs over 2,500 people. The business has advanced from being a traditional retail pharmacy business into a patient-centred service provider continuing to be on a journey of growth.

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Croydon, CR0 4UQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 3 years (required)

Reference ID: HRA- Croydon