HR ADVISOR - 4 MONTH FTC

Supporting the HR Business Partner. Shipley GBP35,000 circa hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days home based. We work Monday to Friday 9am 5:30pm and the only day that is mandatory being in the office is Wednesday and one occasional Friday (on the rota). We are looking for somebody for a 4-month cover to support the Regional People Business partner giving basic guidance and advice, maternity and paternity advice, performance, absence to our team members. You will need to be confident and a good communicator. Retail HR background would definitely be preferable but we need somebody who will happily roll up their sleeves and get on with it from day 1.

As HR Advisor you will be responsible for supporting colleague engagement, retention, absence, inductions, training, recruitment and succession planning as part of your daily role within this super business. You will support the HRBP and the HR Administrator with all site HR functions, offering training and support for the team. A strong strategic mind and knowledge of best business practices.

In terms of experience, we are looking for someone with a strong and diverse generalist background with an interest in recruitment. Provide support, advice and guidance to managers, employees and directors across the 3 West Yorkshire sites. Support with the management of training activity including:

• Manage the complete onboarding process for all new starters, administer all documentation including offer letters, contracts, starter packs.
• Ensure employee records are updated in line with GDPR.
• Log and monitor attendance records updating absence reasons, co-ordinate occupational health referrals.
• Update policies, procedures and the handbook in accordance with current legislation.
• Responsible for co-ordinating and assisting with the monitoring of all company probations and the co-ordination of all performance reviews and appraisals.

To provide a professional and first point of contact to internal and external customers/employees. To identify HR related improvements, provide a business case and implement where approved. To overview driving licence/medical checks to ensure continuation of relevant permissions. Update Internal HR Systems.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Retail HR would be advantageous.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues.
• Able to handle highly confidential information.
• Excellent time management skills.

The successful applicant will ideally be CIPD qualified level 5 and have excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude. It is essential that the job holder is used to managing the administration of the role as well as supporting and advising senior management on all aspects of HR.

The company offers a competitive salary in the region of GBP35,000 - an excellent benefits package, a modern, fast-paced environment and a challenging, rewarding role where no two days will be the same.

Qualifications:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent with a recognised HR qualification minimum CIPD level 5.

Benefits:

• Annual Salary up to GBP35,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Company Pension.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

I look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for taking the time to apply.