Kenilworth CV8, UK
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Human Resources Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the organisation by:
Managing a portfolio of clients undertaking all HR casework.
Offering clear, accurate, generalist advice to all levels within clients' organisational structure.
Drive continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing HR initiatives that support our clients in achieving their company goals.
Influence positive outcomes by developing successful outcomes and maintaining effective client relationships.
This position requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HR practices and systems.
Day to day duties
Act as a trusted, knowledgeable advisor and main point of contact for clients on HR queries via email, phone and meetings.
Proactively build and maintain supportive client relationships, communicating promptly and professionally.
Provide a fully outsourced HR service for assigned clients including managing recruitment, onboarding, probation, induction, sickness, leavers and other processes.
Provide support and guidance to other members of the team where needed.
Deliver tailored and strategic support, understanding each clients’ business context, and, for retainer clients in particular, anticipating upcoming challenges and identify opportunities for added support and alignment with their business goals.
Lead on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and without prejudice/settlement processes, with support where necessary.
Develop, review and issue contracts in line with individual client needs, current employment legislation and best practice.
Develop and review of handbooks and policies, tailoring them to reflect each clients’ unique culture and needs, making amendments, identifying questions and proofreading to ensure accuracy.
Plan, lead and deliver on HR projects, such as employee engagement or other surveys and benchmarking, as required.
Create and implement tailored HR processes for clients, including drafting supporting documentation, letters and templates.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for clients, such as the research and writing of job advertisements and information packs, placing advertisements, shortlisting, developing interview questions, arranging and attending interviews, writing up interview reports and managing candidates throughout.
Manage, maintain and keep up to date client HR systems as needed, such as Breathe HR, providing guidance for clients and identifying opportunities for processes to be embedded.
Keep folders and documents updated and organised in our internal folders and stay compliant with GDPR.
Keep up to date with employment law changes and HR best practices, apply relevant updates in client work, think ahead about how any changes might affect your clients and help keep the team informed.
Create and circulate employment law updates, blogs, and newsletters as required.
Support with training course development and where appropriate delivery.
Take notes of meetings and/or type up notes and information as required.
Actively contribute to internal projects and objectives to support our growth.
Qualifications and Experience
3 years’ plus experience in a HR or similar role.
Experience providing effective HR advice and support.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR processes and practical HR solutions.
Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle confidential matters.
Competent using Microsoft Office and cloud-based document systems.
CIPD qualification, minimum of level 5, ideally working towards or completed CIPD Level 7 qualification.
Ability to build effective and supportive relationships.
If you are passionate about HR and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Senior HR Advisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Experience:
HR: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person