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HR Advisor - 12 Month FTC (30 hours)
Job Introduction
Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.
Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of over 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, ( D )edication, ( E )njoyment, ( C )ourage, ( H )onesty, ( R )elationships and ( A )mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.
The Opportunity
The HR Advisor will support the HR Business Partner in the delivery of an efficient and effective HR support and advisory to departments within the Dechra Manufacturing & Supply (DMS) global divisional team by providing first line contact for managers on all people related issues consistent with internal policies and processes and legal requirements.
Role Responsibility
So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:
1. Acting as the point, supporting, and advising Line Managers to dealing with various HR queries.
2. Supporting recruitment activities to ensure candidate selection processes are fair and consistent.
3. Supporting the on-boarding and delivering inductions where necessary
4. Training hiring managers on people related processes and procedures including systems such as Diamond.
5. Liaising with Shared Service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and employee changes.
6. Providing advice and playing a major role as the HR support in formal people related meetings.
7. Monitoring key HR metrics, such as turnover and retention rates.
8. Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data.
9. Identifying opportunities for improving ways of working within the HR team
10. Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations.
11. Monitoring, reviewing, and supporting in updating all HR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislation.
12. Supporting the HR Business Partner with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary.
13. Driving the business performance in relation to the organisation’s objectives
14. Assisting and supporting the execution of the engagement plan
15. Provide advice and guidance on occupational health referrals, absence management issues and return to work cases to managers.
16. Arrange and attend informal/formal meetings and hearings, ensuring that all paperwork work is accurate. Take notes at meetings as required.
17. To support the HR Partner with admin support on organisational change including restructures/redundancy/redeployment activity within departments as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:
18. CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
19. Clear and Concise Communication: ability to communicate complex HR policies, regulations, and recommendations in simple terms.
20. Good excel skills with the ability to review and interpret HRIS data to inform decisions and priorities.
21. Strong time management skills with the ability to juggles multiple tasks and priorities.
22. A solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, and employee rights.
23. Strong attention to detail
24. Creative problem solving
25. Ability to influence and persuade
Additional Details:
26. Occasional global travel is required with this role.