Human Resources Advisor

MPJ Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced HR Advisor for our client in Birmingham who are a Group of Insurance companies.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience in a similar role as well as either working towards or happy to work towards the CIPD qualifications.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with general all round HR experience who is resilient and able to take direction from the HR Manager. Although the Manager will be on hand to assist, we ideally need someone who can hit the ground running.

The structure of the team is just the two people - HR manager and HR advisor (role we are looking to fill). They will be overseeing both the Broking and Consultancy arms of the business which covers around 260 employees in total. There’s room for the HR function to expand further as the business grows.

The role will be based within our clients Birmingham office and we would prefer the individual to work from the office wherever possible. There will be occasions where travel to other offices is needed for face-to-face meetings and interactions also so someone with a driving licence and their own transport is preferred.

Role and Responsibilities:

Administrative and Operational Tasks

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal data, contracts, and documentation related to the employee lifecycle (e.g., starters, leavers, variations).
• Process HR paperwork, including contracts, letters, and other documentation for changes to terms and conditions.
• Manage the HR inbox, responding to general employee queries and escalating complex issues to the Group HR Manager as appropriate.
• Support the recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, posting vacancies, and coordinating participating on interview panels.
• Coordinate on-boarding activities for new starters, including inductions and training schedules.
• Assist in coordinating training and development initiatives, maintaining training records and issuing appropriate documentation.
• Provide accurate data for payroll, ensuring all changes are provided in a timely manner for monthly processing.
• Track and report on employee attendance, including managing absence records and return-to-work forms.
• Analyse people related data and maintains HR metrics to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Manage the administration of employee benefits, including healthcare and other perks, ensuring accurate enrolment, updates, and compliance.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
• Previous experience in an HR role with exposure to ER tasks and the full employee life-cycle
• Familiarity with HR processes and knowledge of UK employment law and regulations
• Active in continuous learning in relation to employment law, HR best practice and own personal development

Desirable:

• CIPD Associate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Relevant experience working in HR in either the insurance, or financial services industry and knowledge of FCA regulations.
• Experience managing TUPE

If you feel that your skill-set and experience matches the requirements of the role then please process your application. Once received one of the Recruitment Consultants at MPJ Recruitment Ltd will be in contact,