HR Advisor- Maternity Cover

Job Title: HR Advisor Contract Duration: 6-9 monthsHours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, flexible across 3-5 daysLocation: Northamptonshire / HybridStart Date: February 2025

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HR Advisor to join a fast growing, global luxury appliance company. This is a broad, generalist HR role where you will be responsible for managing key HR functions, including employee relations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence management, and the processing of UK monthly payroll. You will work closely with managers and employees to ensure the smooth and efficient running of HR operations, all while upholding the company's high standards and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations: Provide comprehensive support to line managers and employees on a range of employee relations matters, ensuring that all issues are handled with care, professionalism, and in line with company policies.
• Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Support and manage disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring that all cases are managed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with legal and company standards.
• Absence Management: dealing with Employee absences when necessary, ensuring that all relevant policies are followed and that any concerns are addressed proactively.
• Monthly Payroll (UK): Administer the UK payroll process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payments to employees, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all legal requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Previous HR Advisor Experience: Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR advisory role, with a focus on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and payroll management.
• CIPD Qualification (Level 3-5): Ideally, you will hold a CIPD qualification at Level 3 or 5,
• Industry Experience (Desirable): Experience working within the luxury or appliance sectors is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong Communication & Empathy: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Payroll Expertise: Solid experience in managing UK payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Sound knowledge of MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams, and SharePoint

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