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