HR Advisor

Reporting to the Head of HR, this is an exciting opportunity for a CIPD-qualified and seasoned HR Advisor, with manufacturing experience, to work across all areas of the business to help shape and deliver the people strategy.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• Salary: Competitive salary to be discussed at application stage
• Performance Profit Related Bonus (PPRP) - a discretionary bonus of around 8% of salary paid annually.
• Up to 29 days annual leave, starting at 23 days rising by 1 day per year up to 29 days, plus bank holiday
• 5-7.5% pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• Life Cover & Income Protection
• Dental cover plan
• Free use of holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol / flight costs.
• Charity events, match funding and volunteering opportunities
• An extensive EAP suite to support health and financial wellbeing
• Retail discounts and savings

HR Advisor Responsibilities:

• Review policies and procedures to ensure all comply with legislation and good employment practice
• Support in the development and rollout of the people strategy, working with the Head of HR to ensure all annual goals are achieved
• Assist with people challenges, working with managers and employees to effectively resolve issues and assist with all ER issues
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers to enhance overall people performance
• Improve the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to exit interviews, ensuring the employee journey is seamless
• Assist in the deployment of HR initiatives, including new processes and services, and employee retention initiatives
• Drive a high-performance culture by identifying skills gaps, creating development plans, and arranging training
• Produce monthly reports of activities and trends for the purposes of management and the Board of Directors
• Be on hand to help with payroll and advise on any payroll anomalies

HR Advisor Skills and Experience:

• CIPD qualified, with extensive HR experience which includes managing complex ER cases
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering industry would be advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of the entire employee lifecycle and enjoys fostering a high-performing workplace and driving positive change
• History of delivering HR strategies that focus on performance and employee engagement
• Strong coaching and training experience with the ability to develop and deliver a broad range of training
• Exceptional communication skills, able to influence and liaise at all levels
• Keeps up to date with HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Organised with a strong eye for detail and excellent time management skills
• Personable and approachable, who isn't afraid to challenge and remains calm when faced with a challenge