JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HR Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTING TO:HR Business Partner

Job Purpose:

The overall purpose of the role is to provide an effective global HR support, delivering a high level of service and operational advice consistent with Company and legal requirements.

Summary of main duties and responsibilities:

  • Own end to end recruitment and selectionprocess whilst supporting Recruitment Assistant. Coaching and working with Managers on job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, interviews and online testing. Attending interviews where appropriate.
  • Prepare and issue appropriate contractual documentation as required including accurate notification to Payroll.
  • Manage probationary period reviews by liaising with relevant managers to ensure completion on time and prepare any associated documentation and providing advice and guidance where necessary.
  • Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service, in relation to absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, and employee relations.
  • Support managers with the effective and efficient performance of their employees, identifying and facilitating appropriate interventions through the performance management processes.
  • Guide managers through employee relations cases in real time, intervening and steering in the appropriate direction taking account of governing policies, employment law, best practice and precedent.
  • Management of absence related casework including making recommendations, giving advice and support to managers, liaising with Occupational Health, absence management and long term absence review meetings with employees and managers.
  • Provide an advisory service to employees ensuring that they are fully aware of their rights and entitlements.
  • Working with HR Business Partners and/or Group HR Manager review and update policy, procedures and Employee Handbooks in line with changes to legislation or working practice
  • Produce weekly and monthly KPI’s, as required, analysing data and making recommendations as appropriate.
  • Assist and lead where appropriate on other Human Resources projects and activities.

Skills Knowledge & Experience:

Technical:

  • Previous generalist HR experience gained within a commercial environment
  • CIPD part-qualified or working towards qualification (level 3 or 5) preferred
  • Knowledge, understanding and practical application of Employment Law
  • A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external managers and contacts
  • Excellent IT skills to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Behaviours:

  • Approachable
  • Solutions orientated
  • Team player
  • Drive, Enthusiasm and a Proactive, ‘can do’ attitude
  • Confidentiality
  • Flexibility
  • Exceptional organisational skills with sound ability to prioritise work load

Must be prepared to work as part of a team and assist or carry out other duties during periods of high workloads, sickness, holidays and emergencies.

This is an outline Job Description and employees are expected to undertake other duties as directed.

March 2015