A well established manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a part-time HR Advisor to cover a period of maternity leave. Join a friendly People & Culture team, providing practical, hands-on HR support to managers and employees across the business, with great working hours! Based onsite in Stoke-on-Trent this HR Advisor role is commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Congleton, Leek, Stone, Biddulph and surrounding areas. Salary: £22,000 per annum ( £33,000 FTE ) with a great list of benefits and working 25 hours a week, Mon to Fri, 9:30am to 3:00pm. This is a 12-15 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, allowing for a handover to enable a smooth transition into the role, ideally starting late November or early December. What you'll be doing... • Giving day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees, making sure policies are applied fairly and consistently • Supporting the People & Culture Manager with employee relations, including taking notes and advising at disciplinary hearings (up to second written warning level) and redundancy • Championing wellbeing and family-friendly working, providing welfare support and following up occupational health reports and return-to-work questionnaires • Keeping HR records accurate and confidential, and tracking KPIs to spot trends and improvements • Keeping intranet and website content accurate and up to date What you need to bring... • CIPD Level 5, plus A Level education or equivalent • Experience in an HR function at a similar level • Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR policy, plus awareness of health and safety legislation • Strong Microsoft Office and analytical skills, with the organisation and attention to detail to juggle competing priorities • An approachable, empathetic manner and the discretion to handle sensitive matters Why you'll love this job... • Hours that finish at 3pm every day, plus free on-site parking and casual dress • A generous package including enhanced annual leave, a healthcare cash plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, company pension with free pension advice, and life insurance A friendly team where you'll gain broad generalist experience and your ideas for improving HR processes will be welcomed If you're an experienced HR generalist looking for a varied part-time role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV
HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) employer: Hireful
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