HR Advisor

Role Overview

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Handle day-to-day queries from employees and managers, escalating complex or high-risk issues to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) as appropriate.
• Lead and assist in formal investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes are followed.
• Support managers in handling employee performance issues, offering advice on appropriate actions, including performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Manage and facilitate the disciplinary process, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead or support investigations into employee concerns or complaints, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary procedures, and other HR topics.
• Collaborate with managers to assess training needs and ensure development programs are tailored to enhance employee and leadership skills.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support the HRBP in supporting managers with conducting people reviews and performance appraisals, ensuring feedback is constructive and aligned with business objectives.
• Assist in the identification of high-potential employees and development needs across teams.
• Provide support for payroll processing, particularly during periods of absence or other staffing gaps.
• Work closely with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, resolving any issues or discrepancies as they arise.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation relating to investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Assist with ad hoc HR tasks and projects as needed, contributing to the overall HR strategy and objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a focus on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practices in employee relations.
• Ability to handle employee and manager queries effectively, escalating to the HRBP as required.
• Experience in delivering training and coaching to managers and teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in payroll support or familiarity with payroll processes is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable, but significant experience in handling HR queries and providing guidance is essential.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included)
• Free onsite parking
• Local gym discount
• Free airport parking
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment