HR Advisor

Role Description

HR Advisor – 12 Month FTC Maternity Cover
Permanent, Full Time
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Sittingbourne/Bexley
£35k Per Annum

About the job:

To assist with the day-to-day operation of the HR function ensuring employment and compliance records are accurate. To support the Head of HR to develop and maintain a highly effective HR function supporting the business in fulfilling its people management and employment legislation obligations.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

•  Provide guidance and support with Employee Relations cases and associated meetings (including absence management, performance management, discipline and grievance)
• Advise line managers on all HR matters proving advice, support and direction on the full range of HR activities (employee relations, performance management, policies and procedures) as required.
• Supporting the HR Manager with all employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, TUPE including attending hearings as note taker and advisor.
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, sending regret letters, complete and document all new starter pre-employment checks, and preparing new starter administration.
• Managing and Tracking Employee Checks including DBS and Right to Work checks ensuring full compliance with legal and contractual obligations
• Managing and tracking the probationary period process.
• Maintaining employee files and records both on the HRIS (Cascade) and paper HR filing system.
• Support Managers with the management of sickness and absence including cases that require referral to Occupational Health or use of a capability process.
• Assist with the maintenance and revision of Company Policies to reflect legislative changes.
• Contribute towards the continuous improvement of procedures and processes within the HR department.
• Facilitate Occupational Health visits by managing the schedule and recording reports appropriately.
• Provide monthly information for payroll to include new starter/leaver information, employment changes and any matter affecting individuals pay.

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of relevant HR Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of best practice on recruitment and selection
• Excellent verbal communication skills to deal with a diverse workforce
• Ability to produce succinct, relevant correspondence and reports
• CIPD Level 5
• Ability to demonstrate experience in a similar HR role within a manual work environment
• Experience of providing advice and support to senior managers on all areas of Human Resources.
• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential matters and information
• Experience of using HRIS

 Braundton Consulting is a recruitment agency, working on behalf of a client.