Hr Advisor

Our client has been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional workwear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry. The ambitious, family run business has experienced significant growth in recent years, supported by a customer focused and dedicated workforce of over 500 employees. We are looking for an experienceHR Advisorto come in on a12 month contract to cover maternity leave.

Reporting to the Head of HR and working as part of a busy Human Resources team, as a HR Advisor you will provide an efficient dedicated first line support to the Ralawise management team, supporting all on HR policy and practise such as disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management.

Key responsibilities;

• Managing employee relations cases including; sickness, flexible working requests, grievances and disciplinaries up to and including dismissal.
• Providing advice and guidance to staff and managers and work with them to ensure they follow processes and procedures
• Take ownership of employee engagement initiatives, including managing company charity efforts, overseeing the employee magazine, and coordinating ongoing events throughout the year to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Maintain the HR system to a high standard, ensuring that all new starter and leaver information is captured accurately and in a timely manner and in line with all legal requirements
• Keeping policies and procedures up to date whilst implementing new processes as required
• Work along side the Internal Recruiter to recruit warehouse staff and support with the delivery of on-site inductions for new staff
• Contribute to the successful onboarding of all new starters including probation
• Monitoring and dealing with absence information
• Develop robust people reports for the business
• Managing formal performance management cases and ensure all cases of formal performance management are documented and recorded.
• Support with any training and development initiatives
• Completing general HR administration duties

The following experience is essential for this role:

• At least three years HR experience
• Level 5 CIPD Qualification is essential Level 7 CIPD Qualification is desirable
• Experience of managing complex ER cases up to and including dismissal
• Experience advising managers and stakeholders on HR policies and procedures
• Experience working within warehousing or manufacturing would be preferable
• Strong technical skills and a good working knowledge of current employment legislation

Salary 32k

Hours 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursdays / 9am - 3pm on Fridays

23 days holiday (holidays increase to 25 days) + your birthday off

Life insurance