Hays HR are currently recruiting for a HR Advisor to work for a professional services firm based in Leeds City Centre.
You will work closely with team leaders and managers to support the delivery of business goals and objectives, providing generalist HR support and advice on a wide range of issues including recruitment, employment legislation, performance management and the implementation and application of policies.
Duties will include:
Contribute to the HR components of change management and restructuring initiatives, which may include consultation with groups and individuals
Contribute to fulfilment of HR Business Plan
Motivate and develop the HR Administrator/s as appropriate
Maintain expertise by continually developing and building knowledge and skills
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of HR
To advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations
Effective case management of people related issues such as: disciplinaries, performance management, employment tribunals, grievance and absence management
Developing effective relationships with the business to promote good employee relations across the organisation
Monitoring trends in employment practices and advising on appropriate proactive action
Providing advice and guidance on disciplinary and welfare cases, capability, grievance, and coaching managers where appropriate.
What you'll need to succeed
CIPD qualified
Demonstrable experience of working on the full range of HR issues, including recruitment and employee relations, with particular focus on performance management
Proven experience of working in a customer focussed, dynamic, commercially driven, high volume environment, preferably professional Services
Commercial awareness
Good understanding of employment laws and practices
Ability to effectively communicate in all forms at all levels within an organisation
Results orientated - ability to focus on specific targets and demonstrate target achievement
Tenacity – the ability to be clear and focussed on achieving the end result even when faced with repeated external obstacles
Strong influencing skills with the proven ability to influence managers in people related matters
Must be able to function effectively in a team environment and have the ability to multi-task
A high level of initiative