HR Advisor

Inventive Search are looking to recruit an experienced HR Manager to join our clients diverse and highly trained team. 

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate HR advice and guidance to the internal and external stakeholders across multiple HR disciplines as well as pro-actively reviewing and updating HR processes.

This is a perfect role for somebody with previous HR generalist experience who is process-driven with a strong attention to detail &  is looking for their next opportunity in a fast paced but friendly environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.

• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations;

•  Provide HR advice on disciplinaries and grievances;

•  Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention;

• Provide HR advice to a range of internal stakeholders on all HR and workforce matters. 

Recruitment managing all stages of the recruitment process including;

• Administering recruitment campaigns; gaining feedback from recruiting managers in a timely manner;

• Participating in first stage interviews (as and when required) all whilst ensuring that the HR department complies with best practice and compliance including DBS/security vetting checks and Right to Work verification.

On-Boarding, Induction & Probation 

• Managing all stages of the above processes including; Preparation of offer letters, contracts, and all other new start documentation; pre-employment checks; conducting first day induction and 4-week check-in meetings, Organising corporate quarterly inductions and administering the probation process.

New Joiners / Changes / Leaver 

• Managing all stages of the above processes including; conducting meetings, issuing changes to terms and conditions letters, promotion & leavers’ letters (and leaver calculations), conducting exit interviews and ensuring that any feedback is passed on and actioned when and where appropriate.

Learning & Development

• Responsible for the design and management of the annual organisational learning and development plan, including training needs analysis of appraisal data, organisational work-plans and strategies;

• Lead on, in conjunction with the HR Manager, successful delivery of learning and development, ensuring that this supports organisational objectives and values;

•  Evaluate learning and development activities to ensure transfer of learning and impact on individual, team and organisational performance.

Perfomance & Reward

• Manage the HR core processes that support and drive the initiatives of talent management, succession planning and retention;

• Advise and aide in the creation of environment that attracts, retains and motivates top talent;

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.

HR Service Delivery

• Communicating with senior stakeholders within the business to implement strategic HR objectives;

• Producing comprehensive reports for the senior management team as required.

HR Database Maintenance

• Auditing the HR Database to ensure it contains employees’ most current, relevant and accurate personal data.

Compliance

• Acting as day-to-day point of contact for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ISO27001 compliance within the HR department.

Ad-hoc Activities

• Regularly reviewing processes and updating as and when required. o drafting ad-hoc letters and documents;

• Assisting with tender responses;

• Ensuring electronic and paper-based employee files are securely maintained;

• Coordinating workstation and pregnancy risk assessments in liaison with the Health & Safety Manager.

Skills & Experience: 

• Experience of providing advice and support to managers at all levels in all key aspects of generalist HR and employee relations;

• An up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice and the skills to apply and interpret this including data protection & security;

• Skilled in writing reports, correspondence, and human resources processes/policies and guidance;

• Strong team player with a collaborative approach. proactive and flexible with a “can do” attitude;

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise work.

• A flexible, hands-on approach to work;

• Must possess excellent HR administration skills with experience of managing,
  reviewing and updating processes throughout all stages of the employment lifecycle as outlined above;

• Structured and methodical in approach, with an appreciation for processes.

• demonstrates creative thinking and problem-solving skills but knows when to
  escalate issues;

• Robust and resilient in approach – has the confidence to challenge and ‘push back’
  when required;

• excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to effectively
  articulate an opinion and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
  through a variety of different mediums;

• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships and work cross functionally and interact confidently with multiple stakeholders;

• A natural flair for delivering high levels of customer service;

• Proficient in MS packages including Word, Excel and Outlook with computer skills
  for browser-based applications;

• Working towards a CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential (support offered).

Location: 

St Ives, Cambridgeshire – Hybrid

Salary: 

Competitive