HR Advisor

Our client is a people and culture led business with a focus on building strong, collaborative teams across their two sites in Basingstoke and Clapham. They value a hands-on, relationship-driven approach to HR, where employee wellbeing and support is always front and centre. This role is ideal for a pro-active, hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships and driving positive change in a dynamic people-driven environment.

The purpose of the role is to support Operational teams across both Basingstoke and Clapham sites by providing comprehensive HR guidance and coaching to Managers, to drive employee performance & engagement. This role is also responsible for working with the HR Business Partner to manage and administer the full employee lifecycle and the end-to-end HR and payroll administration cycle, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of HR and payroll.

They will be transitioning to a new HR and payroll system over the coming months, and therefore they are also looking for someone experienced to play a key role in this.

Key responsibilities

Advisory Support & Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on all employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, performance management, & absence management
• Regularly review and develop Company policies and procedures to keep them relevant and effective
• Support performance management including objective setting and the performance review process
• Conduct exit interviews, analyse feedback, and provide insights for improving employee retention

HR Administration and Payroll

• Work with the HR Business Partner to ensure the seamless execution of HR and payroll operations, playing a key role in maintaining accurate HR systems, issuing contracts, & benefits administration
• Guide and support managers with the end to end recruitment process including job postings, shortlisting, and coordinating interviews
• Prepare reports and analytics related to HR metrics (e.g., absence rates, turnover, & headcount) to inform decision-making
• Play a key role in the implementation of a new HR and payroll system, ensuring it meets business needs and is implemented smoothly

Relationships and Support

• Build strong, positive relationships with managers and employees
• Support the onboarding and induction process to ensure new employees are welcomed & integrated well
• Work with the HR Business Partner to develop and run effective management training
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including their ongoing commitment to their Investors In People (IIP) accreditation, ensuring alignment with the company’s values and culture.

About you

• Experience within a generalist HR role with a proven track record of advising managers on all things people & policies
• Experience of working on a HR & payroll system change is an advantage
• Possesses a good understanding of current employment law and HR best practice
• Technically skilled with HR and payroll systems and Microsoft tools
• Open, confident and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills, good judgement and initiative
• Able to manage competing priorities and a number of projects simultaneously
• Natural relationship builder with high levels of trust and integrity
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• CIPD qualification (or studying towards) is an advantage

What You Can Expect

• 25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years’ service
• Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives
• Company bonus of up to 15% of salary
• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
• Cycle to work scheme & Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel insurance
• Employee wine discount
• Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts

Our client is an award-winning company and accredited by Investors in People which offers excellent opportunities for training and development alongside a great working environment (and an even better coffee machine).

They encourage all their employees to further their knowledge through their in-house Academy courses alongside building skills and experience over the course of their professional development.

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