HR Advisor

Description:

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover
Location: Belton, near Grantham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with part-time flexibility considered
Contract: Maternity Cover
Travel: Occasional travel to other sites
£40K Pro rata
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy Human Resources team on a maternity cover basis. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will provide comprehensive HR support across multiple sites, manage two HR Assistants and advise managers on a wide range of employee relations and HR matters.
This is a hands-on, varied role suited to an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage day-to-day HR operations while supporting continuous improvement. A key responsibility will be leading the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and support two HR Assistants, overseeing day-to-day HR administration and transactional processes.
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Provide advice and practical support on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct matters, including investigations and management meetings.
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Support recruitment activities across multiple sites, including job advertising, reviewing applications, recruitment campaigns and organising recruitment events.
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Review and update job descriptions, HR policies and procedures as required.
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Oversee Occupational Health referrals and support the delivery of workplace health assessments.
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Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, absence management, employee relations and general HR queries.
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Support apprenticeships, work experience placements and other learning and development initiatives.
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Monitor employee engagement and satisfaction, analysing data to identify areas for improvement.
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Compile HR reports, monthly and quarterly KPIs, and workforce metrics for management.
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Support the Group HR Manager with HR strategy and planning.
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Oversee time and attendance processes and ensure payroll information is accurate before payslips are issued.
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Lead the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.
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Provide generalist HR support across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures.
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Maintain health, safety and welfare standards within your area of responsibility.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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Previous experience working at HR Advisor level.
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A sound understanding of UK employment law.
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Experience using HR and Time & Attendance systems, ideally including system implementation.
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Previous people management or supervisory experience.
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Experience supporting HR operations across multiple sites.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and work effectively within a small team.
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The confidence to advise managers on sensitive employee relations matters.
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A flexible attitude and willingness to embrace new systems and ways of working.
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The ability to lead the HR team in the Group HR Manager’s absence.
Benefits
Quarterly bonus scheme.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance.
24 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Free on-site parking.
Free tea and coffee.
Early finish at 1:30pm on Fridays.
Specsavers vouchers.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Training and development opportunities.
Company workwear provided.
Interested? If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to fin