We are looking for an HR advisor to deliver efficient and effective operational and administrative HR support to the business, assisting in achieving our business goals. Working across the full spectrum of HR activities in a small, experienced team, you will be acting as a point of contact for HR related queries and helping with a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, payroll and employee relations cases. This role offers exposure to the full HR lifecycle with an opportunity to suggest improvements and take on more strategic tasks as experience grows.
Based in Camberley, with occasional travel to other offices as required. This position works normal office hours, however, there may be a need for occasional additional hours. The primary focus of this position will be UK and Ireland staff and operations, with occasional support to other global parts of the business. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional to develop their career.
Some of the responsibilities of this role, which you will have experience or exposure in are:
* Act as the first point of contact for HR information and advice across the business, seeking advice from HR Director, Recruitment Manager, or external specialists where necessary.
* Provide line managers with guidance, direction and advice on policies, employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Preparing for employee relations meetings; gathering evidence, attending, note taking and typing up minutes of meetings.
* Coaching manager on employee relations strategies.
* Following office processes when completing administrative tasks regarding payroll.
* Preparing terms and conditions paperwork and presenting inductions for new starters. Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.
* Consulting on issues related to workplace relations and performance management
* Assist with maintenance, review and development of company policy and procedures.
* Support HR strategy initiatives and suggest opportunities for improvement.
* Monitor, and update as necessary, all relevant staff records including holidays, absence, training records etc.
* Work alongside the HR Director to plan and deliver an efficient and effective HR service to support business growth.
To be successful in this role you will need a good understanding of HR policy and practice, up-to-date knowledge of basic employment law and a passion or interest in HR. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and a good working knowledge and application of IT skills, with experience of MS Office applications. Attention to detail in all areas of work: reading, writing, data entry is essential as well as the ability to manage your own workload to tight deadlines, including balancing, planning and organising multiple tasks simultaneously.
We are looking for someone with a team attitude, able to work collaboratively with a problem-solving attitude.
This is a maternity contract cover available immediately for 9-12 months