HR Advisor

Description:

A well-established and successful organisation who operate globally, with a strong focus on growth, sustainability and employee development. The business promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment, encouraging employees to work together, embrace new ideas and contribute to continuous improvement.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a successful and well-established organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent.
 
This is a hands-on operational HR position providing professional advice and guidance across the full employee life cycle, with a particular focus on employee relations. Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will support managers and employees with a wide range of HR matters, ensuring that policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with UK employment legislation.
 
Job Description for the HR Advisor role: 

As the HR Advisor you will be providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
Managing a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, probation and flexible working matters
As the HR Advisor you will be supporting and conducting workplace investigations
Preparing for and attending disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings
Providing practical advice and coaching to line managers.
As the HR Advisor you will be supporting recruitment, interviews, on boarding, inductions and probation reviews
Preparing and maintaining HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence
Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
Supporting HR reporting, metrics and management information.
Assisting with the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures
Supporting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across HR processes
Ensuring employee relations activity is compliant with UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance and company policies  Candidate Requirements for the HR Advisor role: 

Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
Strong experience managing a varied employee relations caseload.
Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and ACAS guidance.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Confident coaching and advising line managers.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
CIPD qualification is desirable.
Experience within a manufacturing, Engineering or FMCG environment would be advantageous.
Previous experience coaching line managers would be beneficial.  
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Officer, Employee Relations Advisor, HR Business Partner or similar HR experience, particularly candidates with strong employee relations experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or fast-paced commercial environment.
 
This role is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hanley, Burslem, Longton, Stone, Stafford, Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton and surrounding areas.
 
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Salary: Competitive

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region