HR Advisor

An exciting new opportunity is available to support the HR Manager as a HR Advisor for our client who cover Financial (inc. Payroll) Services to a Group of Logistics, Financial & Bespoke IT & Security Companies (190 FTE). The successful candidate must hold a CIPD Level 5 qual, a full UK Driving licence and be able to work from Sunbury and Colnbrook locations 5 days per week/office based.

Employment Terms & Benefits for the HR Advisor

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.30. 1 hour lunch.
• Location: Colnbrook and Sunbury. (Office Based)
• Salary: £40k DOE & NEG
• 25 days per annum (plus 8 national holidays).
• Private Health Insurance, after qualifying period.
• Additional discretionary leave given over Christmas period.
• Annual Salary Reviews & Performance Bonuses;
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Cycle To Work Scheme - administered through 'Green Commute Initiative’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Electric Car Scheme - administered through 'The Electric Car Scheme’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Private Health Insurance, after qualifying period.

Job Overview for the HR Advisor

Purpose of the role:

• To work alongside HR Manager to provide high quality HR services to 190 FTE who work at the group of companies with a focus on continuous improvement and robust administration.
• The HR Advisor will proactively deal with all first line queries, advising team members and managers on HR process and policies. Signposting to appropriate policies and escalating issues to the HR Manager when appropriate.
• Responsible for HR Administration and data management on HR information system Bamboo HR.
• Support the develop and implementation of HR and People strategies:
• Form and maintain strong working relationships across the companies.
• Assist and advise managers/supervisors on HR policy, procedure and best practice.
• Provide all round HR Generalist support on projects and day to day HR advice and support including; administration of payroll adjustments, recruitment and selection, policies/procedures, disciplinary & grievances, salary & contracts, training & development, driving performance reviews and any other HR related projects/issues.

HR Advisor Responsibilities to include;

• HR Information system (HRIS Experience)
• Holiday Management
• Absence management
• Employee relations
• Leavers
• Recruitment
• Onboarding/Induction

HR Administration

• Write and quality check communications with employees using the principles of think, feel & do.
• Continuously improve all company documents and processes and work with wider teams to facilitate improvements.
• Produce employment letters for promotions, change in roles, disciplinary process, grievance, absence management, and tailor each communication.
• Produce employment contracts offer letters and supporting documents using company templates.
• Keep the HR system Bamboo up to date and organised.
• Provide administrative support for all employee benefits.
• Produce accurate reports on key HR metrics such as headcount, gender diversity, new hires, leavers, turnover rate, retention rate, absences & update Org Charts.
• Record detailed reports for all payroll adjustments for all employees.
• Coordinate training and HR initiatives.
• Support HR Manager in performance assessment process every 6 months.
• Administration of parental leave, Maternity, Paternity, shared parental leave & flexible work requests.

Skills

• Strong organisational skills; ability to prioritise & organise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and process orientated.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to work with and interpret data.
• Strong communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively at all levels in writing and verbal
• Ability to work independently and be a team player across all departments.
• Ability to research, identify and propose new initiatives/process improvements.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of UK employment law and employment best practices. Keeping up to date with updates.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• High level of accuracy and numeracy, produce reports with key HR metrics.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Experience

• 2-5 years’ experience as an HR Advisor, experience advising on employee relations, process and policies.
• Administrative experience ideally gained in a Human Resources role.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience of drafting and responding to routine HR queries and correspondence.
• Experience drafting employment contracts using company templates.

Essential

• Experience in administrating HRIS system, preferably Bamboo HR.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for HR.
• Hold a full UK Driving licence ability to work from Sunbury and Colnbrook 5 days per week.
• CIPD level 5 qualification.
• Experience of leave management systems who’s off and who’s office.
• Stable & Steady Employment History

Preferred

• Knowledge of local area.
• Experience in HR for the logistics/Freight industry.
• Experience working within Civil Aviation Authority regulations.