Interim HR Advisor

Interim HR Advisor | Medway | £35k - £37k

Our client, a successful, well-established international business in Mid Kent, are seeking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor for a 12 month maternity cover. Reporting into the HR Director, and working within the HR team, this role will work closely with the wider business providing support for employee relations.

The successful candidate will be able to work from their Medway-based office 5 x days a week.

Responsibilities will include:

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 recruitment process, adhering to the relevant legislation and providing a first-class experience for all candidates.

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.

Provide appropriate reports from the HR System for the purpose of auditing and monitoring employee data and training.

The ideal candidate:

CIPD qualification (or working towards one) is highly desirable however, candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered

Good team player, flexible and able to work on own initiative

Empathetic and consistently demonstrates high integrity

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

The ideal candidate will be able to start on short notice for this fixed term contract