We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role Orbit are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a HR Advisor, your role will be to provide advice and support, from first point of contact to resolution, to line managers and colleagues on all employment matters including (but not limited to) sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues. Joining a Colleague Resolutions team of 3, you will have experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. This role will primarily be based out of our Coventry office with hybrid working, however there will be occasional travel to our various sites (South East, East Anglia). What you'll achieve Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead on casework, providing guidance for line managers, ensuring policies are followed, documents are issued and outcomes are recorded. Support the development of HR policies, manager guides, workflows and checklists to ensure consistent advice is provided which complies with legislative changes. Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers and key stakeholders across the business. Supporting the business as needed during the implementation of change programmes – i.e. restructures, harmonisation programmes, TUPE, undertaking consultations and preparing necessary documentation. Acting as note taking support within formal ER meetings.What you'll bring Essential skills Proven experience in managing complex Employee Relations cases, from the start through to resolution. CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards, or equivalent experience. Good working knowledge of current employment legislation and its application in the workplace Strong customer service focus with effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to advise, influence and coach managers confidently on ER issues.Desirable Experience of operating within a HR shared services environment.Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: Online application Interview(s) Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check