Your new company I am delighted to be supporting a lovely organisation on the recruitment of a 17-month FTC for a Senior HR Advisor to cover a maternity period within a small HR team. The role is located on site for the first few months, then offers hybrid working. Must be able to get to site in South Tyneside Your new role Within your new role you will work closely with the wider HR function to support on a range of HR activities while overseeing the HR Advisors, reporting into the Senior HR Manager. Responsibilities include: Lead, motivate, and supervise direct reports to ensure high levels of performance and productivity Provide advice, support, and coaching to line managers across the full ER including disciplinaries, conflict management, absence management, performance, probation, equality, and employee welfare Provide support to managers to allow them to address and resolve conflicts Lead the development, review, and implementation of the HR policies and procedures Support learning and development activities across the business Identify opportunities to streamline HR Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention What you'll need to succeed Experience within an HR Generalist role previously Payroll experience (Advantageous) CIPD L.5 or above Strong Employment Law knowledge Proficient with MS Office and HRIS Software Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Develop and deliver training Experience in fast-paced environments What you'll get in return Salary: £40,000 Hybrid after 6 months then 2 days WFH 27 days of annual leave bank holidays Pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk