Group HR Advisor

Kinovo Plc has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group HR Advisor to join our small but busy HR team located at our Head Office, E4 7RW (limited public transport).

We provide electrical, gas and general build services; maintaining, servicing, repairing and dealing with emergency works across domestic and commercial properties around London and the South East, within the Local Authority and Social Housing sector.

This is primarily an operational HR Advisor role, undertaking highly practical, people-based activities across the Kinovo Group and supporting the Group HR Manager.

Working within a small HR Team, you will be involved in:

• Performance Management
• Disciplinaries
• Appraisals
• Recruitment
• Staff development training
• A variety of ER issues at any one time across the Group
• Co-ordinate employee well-being initiatives
• Participate in various Social Value activities including attendance at Recruitment Fairs

You will have:

• CIPD Level 5 Qualified, or qualified by experience
• Previous operational HR experience, ideally within the Building Services/Construction Sector
• A full driving licence and own transport as travel between offices will feature
• ER knowledge and practical experience
• Capable communication skills – handling complex and difficult situations with thought and confidence
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to draft and respond in writing, to ensure legal compliance and minimum exposure to potential Tribunal situations
• Personable, Confidential, Discreet, able to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Experience in effective questioning techniques to understand the individuals' issue or circumstances of complaint/concern
• Ability to generate effective and pragmatic solutions to situations and problems as they are presented
• Highly organised and able to effectively prioritise own work.
• Accurate and excellent attention to detail

Package & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
• Annual Appraisals and Pay Reviews
• Bonus Scheme
• 32 days paid annual leave
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme up to 4 days additional leave
• Share Incentive Plan
• Cycle to Work Green Bike Scheme
• CPD and sponsorship through professional qualifications
• Opportunities to participate in social value commitments – helping communities in which we work to enrich lives, offer genuine employment opportunities, raise standards of living.

Wellbeing:

• Mental Health First Aiders around the Group
• Partnered with HSBC for Financial Well Being seminars
• Partnered with Step-Change National Debt Charity Advice and Support
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

We are particularly keen to hear from people who share our Company's values, being committed to making a real difference to the lives of the people whose homes we repair and maintain. Our Company Values include emphasis on teamwork, honesty and integrity in all that we do.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we celebrate diversity and inclusion across our workforce and welcome applications from all. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and are flexible in our recruitment and work processes to ensure neurodivergent individuals are equally able to apply for all positions.

We advertise all our vacancies internally as well as going to the external market.

If you like the idea of joining a long-established, successful and reputable company, and becoming part of a successful and growing Group offering genuine career opportunities, then please get in touch or apply to join our team.