HR and Recruitment Advisor

_**Are you an established HR professional with a real passion for talent acquisition and employee relations? Take a closer look at BPA - a UK leader in the downstream energy sector - we might be just what you're looking for.**_

HR and Recruitment Advisor (Hemel Hempstead) - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

**What will you be doing?**

As a HR and Recruitment Advisor, you will provide HR advice and operational support services to employee’s and line managers on a wide range of HR matters including HR policies/procedures, employee benefits, employment legislation, recruitment and selection (strong focus), payroll, employee relations, as well as training and development.

You will oversee and ensure accurate HR and payroll administration is provided by the HR Administrator and provide support to the Director & General Manager and Leadership Team as required in the absence of the Head of HR & Business Support.

This role is offered on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract intended to cover the planned absence of the existing occupant, and facilitate a smooth transition before and after the period of absence.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Recruitment (Strong focus)**
- Advise recruiting managers on BPA’s recruitment and selection process including the importance of inclusive recruitment practices.
- Oversee the onboarding process including arranging internal inductions (including HR inductions) for all new employees.

**Employee Relations**
- Advise and coach line managers/employees on all employee relation matters including disciplinary practices, employee grievances and performance management / capability issues.
- Provide HR advice on all ER issues as defined by the HR Policies.
- Respond to ad-hoc enquiries from employees, managers and outside organisations regarding HR, pensions and payroll matters.
- Oversee and manage BPA’s Absence Management policy
- Oversee the new starter, leaver and retirement processes with the HR Administrator
- Manage BPA’s occupational health processes.

**General**
- Oversee and report HR KPI’s with the HR Administrator.
- Provide departmental support in the absence of the HR Administrator or Head of HR.
- Undertake ad-hoc HR projects.

**What do we need from you?**
- A passion for people, HR and recruitment.
- An understanding of diversity & inclusion principles to help create a diverse & inclusive workplace environment.
- CIPD - qualified (part or fully).
- A strong HR generalist background.
- Good knowledge of employment legislation.
- A willingness to travel as and when required (6 UK site) - hire car provided.
- Computer literate and numerate.
- A great collaborator, able to work in a small, close-knit team.

**What else?**

The role is busy and varied but the rewards, training and development opportunities are great

**Benefits**
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee).
- Life insurance (4x annual salary)
- Annual bonus
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Hybrid working offered
- Employee assistance support scheme
- Various wellbeing initiatives
- BPA is 'Great Place To Work' Certified

**Salary**

Basic salary up to £40,000 (DOE).

**Diversity & Inclusion**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: Up to £40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Recruiting: 2 years (preferred)
- Employee relations: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hemel Hempstead