HR Advisor

• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire
• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client is a high-stakes operation SME seeking an experienced HR Advisor to be part of their exciting growth plans. You will have experience in a similar role with good UK labour law knowledge and enjoy providing high-quality advice to managers, supporting them at various parts of the employee life cycle. You will oversee all employee relations matters and work on key HR projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, including onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding
• Build strong working relationships across the business, delivering value-added services to management and employees
• Provide HR guidance and support to management where necessary
• Develop, implement, and improve HR policies and procedures that comply with UK legal requirements
• Support the full recruitment process, including job descriptions, adverts, social media updates, and interviews
• Manage contractual paperwork, including offer letters and contracts of employment
• Maintain employee records and update HR systems
• Administer employee payroll and absence management
• Produce HR reports as required
• Deliver training programmes to Managers on HR practices and procedures
• Design and work across HR projects
• Manage investigations and complex employee relations issues including redundancy and grievance
• Monitor and develop performance appraisal systems
• Gather and evaluate market data to measure the organisation’s competitiveness for salary reviews, compensation, and benefits package

Required skills & qualifications:

• Experience working in an HR advisory role, preferably in an SME
• CIPD qualified, or equivalent experience
• Strong IT skills
• Good attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Comprehensive understanding of employment law and HR best practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Access to confidential wellbeing support line
• Financial and legal advice via EAP
• Retail and entertainment discounts
• Unlimited virtual GP access

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