Job Title: HR Advisor - Maternity FTC Location: Fleet, Hampshire About Fleet Mortgages: Fleet Mortgages is a major player in the specialist Buy to Let Mortgage market. We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our team in Fleet on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for a period of 12 months, from February 2025. We take pride in our open, inclusive and collaborative culture which recognises that our staff and our customers are very much at the heart of our thriving business. What we can offer you: We offer a competitive package of benefits including the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week post onboarding period, 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your Birthday, 11% non-contributory pension and a discretionary annual bonus. Furthermore, you would be entitled to free private health insurance, life assurance, income protection. We also offer volunteering days and an EV salary sacrifice scheme. Job Outline: As a key member of the HR team, you will be pro-active, and people focussed to support strategic initiatives and work alongside various departments to provide high quality advice and support on a wide range of HR issues. Principle Responsibilities: Employee Relations Support Provide timely, accurate advice on HR policies, employee relations issues, and legislative compliance, helping to resolve queries and manage casework related to disciplinary actions, grievances, performance issues and absence. Policy & Procedure Guidance Advise managers and staff on HR policies and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application across all teams. Recruitment and Selection Support hiring managers through the recruitment process, from drafting job descriptions and conducting interviews to onboarding new employees and ensuring compliance with pre-employment checks. Learning and Development Support the creation and delivery of training sessions to line managers and employees to support their knowledge and understanding on HR related matters. HR Projects Participate and contribute to HR-led projects, such as policy reviews, diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee engagement activities. Data Management and Reporting Support the monthly payroll process ensuring total accuracy and set deadlines are met. Also maintain and update HR records accurately, producing regular reports and key HR metrics to support strategic decision making. Compliance and Confidentiality Ensure compliance with GDPR and Data Protection requirements, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Key Competencies: Excellent interpersonal / communication skills Excellent attention to detail Customer service orientation Problem solving / analytical thinking Coaching skills Qualifications & Experience: Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards At least 2 years proven generalist HR experience eg. employment law, recruitment and selection, performance management and recognition and reward