Human Resources Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Company Description Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods. Company Overview Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We are now seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team at our Tilbury site. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity. As HR Advisor you will be responsible for delivering a seamless and efficient operational service to all areas of the business, through the provision of effective first line advice and guidance to the people managers. As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the site, and will report directly to the HR Business Partner. This is a full time, fixed term position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary, package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader. Job responsibilities of HR Advisor include: Provide an efficient support service for HR, ensuring a fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures. Provides first line advice, guidance and coaching to line managers for all matters relating to the full employee lifecycle, escalating complex or high-risk cases to HRBP Co-ordinate, attend and provide support for ER meetings as required. Responsibility for the completion of people related changes, including changes to Terms and Conditions and Approval to Recruit. Track and provide data as requested, using data to suggest and implement initiatives Championing and supporting group-wide processes, such as working with Central Functions in job evaluations and grading Maintenance of HR System holding employee information in timely and accurate manner Partner with Learning and Development and line managers to support in the identification and provision of training and development needs Consistently review and develop of people related processes, as appropriate, supporting the continual improvement of the function. Liaising with occupational health for long term sickness and management referral cases, conducting home visits where necessary. Provides support and completion of wider HR projects as directed from HRBP/ Head of HR Administration of HR Systems and processes as required Completes HR Information Reports on a weekly and monthly basis, to provide to HRBP/ Head of HR Provide support to HRBP in day to day management of all ER related cases, and ensuring the timely conclusion of these as appropriate Provide support with site initiatives such as engagement initiatives, survey responses etc. Provide support on the execution of HR projects including restructuring, new builds, closure, TUPE. Qualifications To apply for the role of HR Advisor you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications: HR legislative understanding and knowledge Proven experience in advising on HR associated matters Experience of data inputting and reporting, with proactive use of data to inform business decisions High attention to detail and accuracy Highly organised with the ability to manage conflicting priorities Adaptable/flexible Positive and credible with the ability to build trust, respect and openness Commercial and proactive mind-set High level IT skills using MS Office suite Excellent communication skills CIPD qualification or equivalent Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – 25 days + 8 bank holidays Pension scheme – 5% employee and 8% employer contribution. Life Assurance – x4 your annual salary Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam