HR Advisor

HR Advisor | Mid Kent | 30-38k

Our client, an established, growing and acquisitive private equity backed business, is seeking to appoint a driven and talented HR Advisor who can support the HR Manager and develop their career and grow with the business.

As an HR Advisor, you will play a crucial role within the business, acting as a key point of contact for employees and management by providing a comprehensive generalist HR service, helping to achieve and maintain an aligned and enthusiastic team culture where people can excel and have pride in their accomplishments.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance to employees, team leaders and managers on a wide range of HR issues.
• Provide coaching and education, supporting business areas on HR related matters, building relationships with employees and key stakeholders.
• Be the escalation point for queries the HR Administrator is unable to deal with, and in turn escalate more complex issues to the HR Director.
• Drive the Group recruitment process, adhering to the relevant legislation and providing a first-class experience for all candidates.
• Ensure recruitment, selection, induction and probation requirements are adhered to by tracking and supporting recruitment, new starters and on-boarding requirements.
• Assist in formal meetings, such as employee disciplinaries and grievances as required.
• Supporting with the creation and delivery of HR development training modules.
• Support on key projects and achieving the HR strategy, specifically in relation to learning and development, engagement and retention.
• Supporting the HR Director with the implementation of key HR metrics, analyse and review to identify patterns trends and action plan opportunities to drive improvement and performance.
• Ensure the HR System accurately reflects current staff conditions and details.
• Provide appropriate reports from the HR System for the purpose of auditing and monitoring employee data and training.
• Support HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement surveys, performance and development initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, and HR system implementations.

Candidate Profile:

• CIPD qualification (or working towards one) is highly desirable but not essential
• Good team player, flexible and able to work on own initiative
• Empathetic and consistently demonstrates high integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish effective working relationships at all levels
• Appreciates the importance of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and good work ethic
• Ability to work with competing deadlines and priorities
• Resilient and not derailed by a setback
• Comfortable and competent with MS Office