HR and Engagement Advisor

Description:

HR and Engagement Advisor
Salary up to £35k
Full Time – 12-14 months FTC
Based in Tameside, Greater Manchester

*** Ideally looking for a start date of mid July ***
 
Medlock Partners are partnering with an award winning, and values led organisation, to strengthen its people operations.

The business is looking to recruit an enthusiastic HR Advisor with generalist experience for a 12–14-month FTC.
  
The HR and Engagement Advisor will report into the HR and Engagement Manager and support the HR and Engagement operations for the business.

The successful person will be responsible for providing HR support with an initial focus on Employee relations, upskilling Managers and Engagement initiatives.
 
Key responsibilities of the HR and Engagement Advisor:

Provide solution-focused advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and fairness.
Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, flexible working, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and regulations.
Collaborate with the People and Engagement Lead on HR projects and initiatives as required.
Support the development of a high-performance culture by advising on goal setting, performance reviews, and addressing performance issues.
Assist with wellbeing and welfare issues, including managing long-term sickness and occupational health.
Ensure reasonable adjustments are appropriately addressed.
Lead recruitment campaigns.
Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires.
Manage and update the HR system with employee changes.
Oversee HR record-keeping, including colleague files and performance meetings.
Support our internal reward and recognition program.
Support colleague surveys and manage feedback and actions.
Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Lead wellbeing initiatives to improve employee welfare and engagement.
Key Requirements for the HR and Engagement Advisor 

Experience at HR Advisor level is essential for this role.
Level 5 CIPD Human Resource Management qualification.
Can build and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels across the business.
The ability to think from a colleague perspective, having empathy for individuals whilst balancing business needs.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
A strong team player.
A solution focused individual.
Agile and adapt to changing business needs.  
Company Benefits 

Up to £35k per annum, dependent on experience.
Performance and Goal based bonus structure
Reward & Recognition scheme.
25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
Employee Assistance Programme / Cash claim back / Private GP service 
Ongoing Coaching to improve business and personal performance.
Newly designed office suite and Fulfilment Centre with large engagement area, gym and wellbeing spaces.
Wide range of employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan
If you are interested in the HR and Engagement Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman or Anna Glapiak.
 
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion