People Advisor

We're Nichols plc - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours We think this is a special place to work, even if we do say so ourselves For example, our last survey found 97% of our employees feel we really care about their health and wellbeing, and the same number think we have open and honest communication at all levels.

We have been making life taste better since 1908. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, & a true pride in who we are. It is our team of talented people that make us. We are actively looking for difference & we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.

**Please note this is a 10 month fixed term contract**

As the People Advisor, you will be the key contact for our managers. You will ensure we maintain consistency in HR advice across the business, dealing with daily employee relations queries and cases, coaching our people managers and escalating issues to the People Business Partner/s where necessary. You will also support and administer some key HR processes.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
You’ll lead on day to day employee relation issues, including: sickness absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary, restructures & change, shift patterns etc., ensuring employment law and company policy are adhered to.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Employee relation support/management for key areas across the business,
- Coach & guide managers on people best practice on a daily basis
- Represent the people function in meetings as required
- Supporting general HR administration if required
- Assist with and deliver HR communications to the business
- Build & maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
- Identify areas for continuous improvement
- You'll also support key HR activities such as recruitment, induction, training & development, exit interviews, culture & engagement communications etc.
- Responsible for the wellbeing program for the business
- Provide reports and MI as required for the People Partners
- Provide cover for the People Administrator and Talent Acquisition Advisor
- Support Recruitment across the business where appropriate (preparation of JD’s, interview questions, presence at interview)
- Propose updates to Policy, process and ways of working based on new/updated legislation & best practice
- Support accurate monthly payroll delivery
- Ownership of key HR activities linked to our annual cycle and wellbeing/inclusion strategies
- Project work - leading or supporting PBP’s in delivery of strategic projects

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Experience in a similar HR role for a fast pace, multi-site business. (You will be required to travel to Ross on Wye bi
- monthly.)
- Experience of working as an employee relations specialist
- Generalist HR experience
- Used to working autonomously
- Working knowledge of Employment Law
- CIPD qualified
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in using a HRIS system

**ABOUT YOU**:

- You'll be able to manage & prioritise your own work across multiple areas
- You have the confidence to challenge managers and sometimes have difficult conversations
- You are great at supporting and coaching line managers on ER aspects, rather than doing it for them
- You're all over the detail You're driven to achieve data accuracy
- You're great at building good relationships remotely
- You understand the sensitivity and operate with high confidentiality
- You can communicate effectively at all levels
- You're flexible and agile, so able to respond to an ever changing environment
- You proactively identify issues and opportunities to improve
- You're a team player at heart
- You show good judgement
- 25 days holiday - pro rata for length of contract
- Private medical cover
- Your birthday off work
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
- A generous pension scheme
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme

**Join us and #findyourdifferent**

While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.

We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton-le-Willows