Hr Adviser

My well-established client with extensive experience in storage and delivery are looking for a HR Advisor to join their team due to expansion & growth.

You will be reposible for end to end HR within a dedicated area of the business. Acting as the primary HR contact. The role will combine hands-on advisory support with oversight and accountability for HR Operations. You will work closely with managers to deliver consistent, legally compliant and commercially focused HR solutions.

Duties include:-

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for an allocated business area/function.
• Hold overall responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of HR activity within the area.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and stakeholders
• Lead and manage employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability
• Provide advice on complex and sensitive people matters
• Support and attend formal meetings as required
• Actively overseeing and coordinating HR transactional activity delivered by HR Operations, acting as the escalation point for the business area
• Ensuring that employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, contracts, variations, leavers, etc.) are completed accurately, on time and in line with policy
• Monitoring service levels, identifying gaps or delays, and implementing improvements in collaboration with HR Operations
• Reviewing and approving key documentation relevant to the business area
• Acting as the point of contact for managers and employees where HR operational issues arise
• Coach and support managers to build capability in people management
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Provide guidance on performance management, absence and conduct
• Ensure HR activity within the business area complies with UK employment legislation
• Support the HR Manager in the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law and best practice
• Support and lead HR initiatives and change activity within the allocated area
• Contribute to wider HR projects across the organisation
• Provide HR metrics and insights for the business area. Use data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities

Key Skills:-

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or studying towards
• Essential you have proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role
• Ideally have a background in Logistics, Transport or Manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience managing employee relations casework independently
• Experience working with HR administration or shared service models
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels
• Strong organisational and communication skills