Human Resources Advisor in Newport

IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, IQE drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people. At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment.

About the role

The People and Culture Advisor will work operationally across all People functions, working closely with key stakeholders. The People and Culture Advisor will provide high-quality, efficient HR administrative and advisory support across the full employee lifecycle. The role is predominantly administrative, ensuring HR processes are well-organised, accurate, and compliant, while also offering first-line advice to managers and employees on routine HR matters. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for keeping People operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support to the People and Culture Director, working closely with Business Partners, the HR Systems and Compensation Specialist and the Payroll Team.
• Deliver comprehensive HR administrative support across all stages of the employee life cycle including but not limited to:

• Monitor and report on employee absence (sickness and other).
• Ensure all changes for payroll are accurate and documented in time for monthly payroll running e.g starters, leavers, salary increases, absence, discretionary payments etc.
• Generate offer letters, contracts of employment, variations of employment correspondence and any other relevant HR correspondence.
• Coordinating benefits for new starters and existing employees through our third-party benefits broker.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, basic employee relations queries, absence management cases, flexible working requests, family leave and probation processes.
• Support complex employee relations cases through documentation, taking notes and tracking actions/outcomes.
• Managing the central People Inbox and responding as the first point of contact to enquiries about policy, development and benefits; escalating queries where necessary.
• Liaise with training providers and internal IQE customers to co-ordinate training events, confirming timetables and arrangements.
• Ensure all HR systems are up to date and compliant with GDPR.
• Support audits and compliance checks where required.
• Perform the range of duties associated with the ordering process for goods and services, including setting up new suppliers, raising POs and processing invoices.
• Contribute to the development and updating of HR templates, guidance documents and procedures.
• Support the People and Culture team on ad hoc projects as required.

About you

• Proven experience in a HR Administrative, HR Advisor or HR Support role.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of HR best practice and employment life-cycle processes.
• Experience of using HR Information Systems (iTrent experience desirable) and Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel).
• Hold or working towards CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of providing administrative support within a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and customers in a positive and productive manner.

Why should you join us?

• All our employees benefit from:

• Professional Development and career pathways.
• Income protection - Permanent Health Insurance (PHI).
• Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years.
• Values-based recognition awards.
• Health Cash Plan includes discounts with high street brands.
• Cycle to work plan (includes E-bikes).
• Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent).
• Employee Assistance Programme (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access to second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP).
• Life assurance 4x salary.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms.

IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Want to learn more? Contact our in-house Talent Acquisition Team at TalentAcquisitionTeam@iqep.com or visit our website Current Vacancies | IQE Corporate (iqep.com).