HR Advisor – Ulting

Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will work as part of a highly customer focused HR team by delivering an excellent service to its Directors, Managers and employees in all daily operations of the department. To advise the business in employee related matters in accordance with current employment law and company procedures across 19 sites. This is an office-based position with travel to branches where required. You will also assist in maintaining all administration relating to employee electronic files, recruitment, employee relations and policies and procedures.

• CIPD level 5 qualified or studying towards
• Previous HR advisory experience, with the ability to advise confidently on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
• Good working knowledge of employment law, HR policies and best practice, with the ability to apply this practically within a business environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to maintain spreadsheets, analyse data, check accuracy and produce clear reports.
• Confident using HR systems, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other business systems.
• Experience of attending, supporting and leading employee meetings covering disciplinary, grievance performance and welfare related matters in a HR capacity
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate letters, records, reports and data input.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and handle multiple priorities within a busy HR department.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own time effectively, take ownership of tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Previous experience of maintaining effective office systems and processes is desired
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to agreed processes, standards and timescales
• Ability to plan and prioritise your own time effectively, aware of own responsibilities and committed to delivering these efficiently with attention to detail and with ownership
• Ability to meet deadlines in accordance to standards and maintaining accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own
• Willingness to be flexible to meet workload demands whilst ensuring attention to detail
• Willing to travel to other locations as required to support or lead employee meetings
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment, protecting information and data whilst respecting confidentiality is essential within a HR department
• Willing to undertake CPD training to support your knowledge within the HR department

Job Categories: Business Support Services

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Location: Ulting

Ref No: WS2337

Additional Information

• Start Date: Immediate (subject to candidates notice period)
• Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (1hr unpaid lunch)
• CIPD Membership subscription, 24 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holiday), Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace pension, Flu Jabs, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Insurance cover (2 x salary)
• 19 branches across East Anglia, the South East and East Midlands