Job Description
Overview
We are a family-owned business and have expanded to employ in excess of 480 people in multi-franchised dealerships across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
We are a national Top 50 Dealer Group - and due to our on-going expansion program we are looking to grow our team further.
We are keen to recruit people who will represent our core values and help us achieve our objective to be the leading family run motor retailer in the UK by providing an exemplary and unique experience, together with the best quality products and services, all driven by the family values at the heart of our business.
We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our HR & Payroll department. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees across a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on and have a passion for HR with the ability to provide professional clear guidance to ensure the efficient operation of the HR & Payroll department.
Responsibilities
Assist with recruitment activities through various methods i.e. job boards, social media with involvement with interviews and candidate feedback
Manage employee onboarding process, including conducting inductions
Dealing with changes to employment terms
Manage employee offboarding, including conducting exit interviews
Being the first point of contact for managers on any HR queries, coaching and guiding relating to policy, procedure and best practise
Maintain strong working relationships with management
Liaise with Payroll on pay-related matters
Conduct employee relations activities including grievance/dispute resolution, disciplinary matters, and undertake investigations as necessary
Monitor employee absence levels and liaise with managers
Accurately maintaining employee records on HRIS ensuring regular compliance audits
Contribute to HR projects and promote positive, inclusive workplace culture in line with company values and goals
Assist Group HR Manager in the preparation of annual reports and other required reports as needed
Support managers with performance management processes, including appraisals and performance improvement plans
Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 2 years experience in a generalist HR advisory role (essential)
Automotive industry experience (desirable but not essential)
Strong knowledge of HR best practises
Excellent written communication - clear and professional with a solutions-focused mindset
Ability to prioritise tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
High level of discretion and confidentiality
This role will be based at our Farlington site in Portsmouth, Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week with flexibility of choosing a permanent working pattern of either 08:00 - 16:30 / 08:30 - 17:00 / 09:00 - 17:30 / 09:30 - 18:00 all working patterns have 1 hour for lunch.
Successful applicants must have a valid UK driving licence to be able to travel to different sites if necessary.
_Richmond Motor Group is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. Our aim is that our employees are truly representative of all sections of society and work in an environment where everyone is respected and able to perform to the best of their ability. Our policy is to provide equality and fairness and not to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Richmond Motor Group opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. It is our policy to provide a suitable environment for people with disabilities. All reasonable facilities will be provided for staff with disabilities to perform their roles without difficulty or disadvantage. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free fitness classes
Health & wellbeing programme
Store discount
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid UK driving licence?
Experience:
HR Advisory: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
CIPD Level 5 qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
We are a family-owned business and have expanded to employ in excess of 480 people in multi-franchised dealerships across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
We are a national Top 50 Dealer Group - and due to our on-going expansion program we are looking to grow our team further.
We are keen to recruit people who will represent our core values and help us achieve our objective to be the leading family run motor retailer in the UK by providing an exemplary and unique experience, together with the best quality products and services, all driven by the family values at the heart of our business.
We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our HR & Payroll department. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees across a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on and have a passion for HR with the ability to provide professional clear guidance to ensure the efficient operation of the HR & Payroll department.
Responsibilities
Assist with recruitment activities through various methods i.e. job boards, social media with involvement with interviews and candidate feedback
Manage employee onboarding process, including conducting inductions
Dealing with changes to employment terms
Manage employee offboarding, including conducting exit interviews
Being the first point of contact for managers on any HR queries, coaching and guiding relating to policy, procedure and best practise
Maintain strong working relationships with management
Liaise with Payroll on pay-related matters
Conduct employee relations activities including grievance/dispute resolution, disciplinary matters, and undertake investigations as necessary
Monitor employee absence levels and liaise with managers
Accurately maintaining employee records on HRIS ensuring regular compliance audits
Contribute to HR projects and promote positive, inclusive workplace culture in line with company values and goals
Assist Group HR Manager in the preparation of annual reports and other required reports as needed
Support managers with performance management processes, including appraisals and performance improvement plans
Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 2 years experience in a generalist HR advisory role (essential)
Automotive industry experience (desirable but not essential)
Strong knowledge of HR best practises
Excellent written communication - clear and professional with a solutions-focused mindset
Ability to prioritise tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
High level of discretion and confidentiality
This role will be based at our Farlington site in Portsmouth, Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week with flexibility of choosing a permanent working pattern of either 08:00 - 16:30 / 08:30 - 17:00 / 09:00 - 17:30 / 09:30 - 18:00 all working patterns have 1 hour for lunch.
Successful applicants must have a valid UK driving licence to be able to travel to different sites if necessary.
_Richmond Motor Group is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. Our aim is that our employees are truly representative of all sections of society and work in an environment where everyone is respected and able to perform to the best of their ability. Our policy is to provide equality and fairness and not to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Richmond Motor Group opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. It is our policy to provide a suitable environment for people with disabilities. All reasonable facilities will be provided for staff with disabilities to perform their roles without difficulty or disadvantage. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free fitness classes
Health & wellbeing programme
Store discount
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid UK driving licence?
Experience:
HR Advisory: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
CIPD Level 5 qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
About Richmond Motor Group