HR Advisor

1. This role would suit someone who has experience in a similar role and is now keen to develop their career in a ‘hands on’ role, working in a people focussed culture.
2. Within this role you will be responsible for the full employee life-cycle, with an emphasis on developing a market leading employee experience, managing career development initiatives whilst supporting the strategic aims of the business.
3. The successful candidate will be insightful and inquisitive with the ability to set solid foundations which will in turn positively influence people and performance.

Our client, a progressive and growing technology business is looking for a self-motivated HR Advisor to provide first class support to their talented workforce.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business as it continues on an exciting growth phase. Within this role you will be responsible for the full employee life-cycle, with an emphasis on developing a market leading employee experience, managing career development initiatives whilst supporting the strategic aims of the business. The role reports into a supportive Marketing & Culture Lead, who has emphasised the opportunity for promotion as the business quickly grows.

This role would suit someone who has experience in a similar role and is now keen to develop their career in a ‘hands on’ role, working in a people focussed culture. The successful candidate will be insightful and inquisitive with the ability to set solid foundations which will in turn positively influence people and performance. 

The job

• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems, ensuring data protection and confidentiality.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, such as inductions, training and check-ins.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports and metrics, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support the implementation of HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, and performance management.
• Keep up to date with HR best practices and legislation, and advise on any changes or implications for the organisation.
• Issuing staff contracts and ensuring compliance with Company processes from pre-employment checks, new starter processes and throughout the employee life cycle.
• Welcoming new recruits on their first day and being involved in their onboarding to ensure that they settle into the firm
• Processing changes to terms and conditions; notifying employees, relevant Departments and ensuring records are updated.
• Assist in firm wide absence management to include, reporting on levels of absence and conducting meetings for early stages of the absence management process
• Collating and reporting of management information
• Attend university career fair events in various locations.
• Recruitment for junior roles and working with approved recruitment consultancies on more senior and technical roles.
• Travel to other UK offices quarterly, when required or to promote HR.
• Collaborate with managers to develop and implement effective performance management strategies, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development plans.
• Ensure solid staff retention plans are in place and adhered to via proactive support and engagement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.

The person specification

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a HR generalist role, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• You should be qualified to at least a Level 5 CIPD qualification and be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing a wide variety of HR-related matters.
• An understanding of HR processes and an up-to-date, working knowledge of current UK employment law.
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy is a must.
• Proficient with the full Microsoft suite, experience using HR information systems, and technically adept in using other computer applications, with a desire to automate processes where appropriate.
• The desire to focus on your personal and professional development is a must.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range c £37,000- £40,000
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home on Friday
• Free parking on site
• Use of on-site gym
• DIS  3 x Annual Salary