Are you an experienced HR generalist looking for your next opportunity?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced and varied role?
Do you want to be a part of a high-performing, friendly and driven team?
If yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Reporting to the HR Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing an advice and guidance service to our employees and managers, along with carrying out general administrative tasks and duties which form a part of the generalist role.
This is an exciting and varied role, which will provide an opportunity for a knowledgeable HR professional to join our Group HR team, who have responsibility for activity across the full HR generalist spectrum within a dynamic and fast-paced business.
Key duties and requirements
You will also be responsible for but not limited to:
* Ensuring the business manages its people appropriately to adopt best practices and comply with company values and employment legislation, mitigating any risks to the business.
* Providing advice and guidance on people-related issues to our regional businesses and directing managers around best practices.
* Responsibility for case managing disciplinaries, grievances, employment tribunals, and collective and/or individual consultations.
* Coaching, supporting, and challenging managers in the application of HR policies and procedures.
* Supporting all regions in ensuring employee absenteeism is monitored and reported on a monthly basis and that any issues are dealt with at the earliest opportunity.
* Supporting the delivery of the Health & Wellbeing agenda while managing the relationship with the Occupational Health provider regarding health assessments and safety-critical medicals.
* Supporting the delivery of all Reward and Benefits activities.
* Liaising with Group Payroll regarding HR and Payroll processing.
* Supporting the Resourcing team with recruitment processes and best practices.
* Supporting the team with general HR administration including drafting Offer Letters/Contracts of Employment and administering the new starter and leaver processes.
* Facilitating and recording data from exit interviews for all leavers of the business and analyzing for any trends or insights.
* Building strong and effective working relationships with the regional management teams.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience within an operational HR environment, with a focus on Employee Relations in particular.
You will be a self-sufficient HR Advisor with the ability to provide excellent written and verbal communication, build effective working relationships, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. We are open to applications from HR Advisors with several years of experience, and those who may be a little earlier in their career and keen to develop their knowledge further.
To be considered for this role you must also possess:
* A full driving license as some travel will be required.
* Current employment law and legislation knowledge.
* Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
* The ability to work under your own initiative and manage time effectively.
* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload with excellent attention to detail.
* A flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements.
What will you get in return?
* Discretionary bonus
* Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant’s future success!
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