Human Resources Advisor in Leeds

We are urgently seeking a HR Advisor to work within a busy, close-knit HR team for a leading engineering firm. This role was originally advertised as a Senior HR Advisor position. The client is open to either level role and will also consider someone who only wants 4 days per week.

You need a proven HR background at an Advisory level and ideally be qualified at CIPD level 5 or above. It is a great opportunity to become fully involved in all aspects of a generalist HR role. The role requires a car driver as you will also attend other sites. Ideally, your background will be within a similar sector, such as construction or rail or something very heavily industry driven.

Job profile: A varied generalist HR Advisor (or Senior HR Advisor) role reporting to the HR Manager in this well-established organisation. It is fully site-based initially leading to 1 hybrid day per week following probation.

The main duties of the role include:

• Recruitment: Looking after the full-cycle recruitment activity, from candidate attraction to pre-employment checks and onboarding. Transfer new starters to the business and process relevant documentation. Co-ordinate appropriate induction meetings and completion of tailored induction checklists where appropriate. Support HR Coordinator in undertaking inductions. Ensure new starter awareness of all key Company Employment Policies. Manage the probation review process for Line Managers and follow up required actions as indicated. Ensure new starter checklist is completed for all new starters, for compliance.
• Onboarding, Induction & Integration of new starters: Organise new starters into the business, co-ordinating induction, follow up processes etc.
• Leavers: Carry out exit interviews, collating and recording data and updating records. Completing all relevant administration.
• Payroll Support: Support the HR Coordinator and payroll team as backup point of contact for any payroll enquiries and processing.
• Remuneration & Benefits: Provide reports as directed by HR Manager/Director of Corporate Services. Provide support to HR Coordinator at annual salary & bonus reviews. Record and escalate any issues relating to non-agreements.
• Employee management: Work alongside HR team to ensure employee files are maintained. Assist managers with holiday, sickness, absence processes. Advise on policy queries from employees.
• Other / Miscellaneous: Ensure the security of all confidential & accurate HR information in line with GDPR. Undertake periodic audits as directed, including annual GDPR audit across the business, produce risk assessment report for the board.
• Health & wellbeing: Provide health & wellbeing support, guidance and initiatives to management.
• Performance Management/Employee Relations: Coordinate Head Office and Site annual appraisals and produce analysis and reports for the board. Working on a variety of employee relations casework, to provide advice, guidance & support – in line with company policy including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings.
• HR Policy and Procedures: Contribute/support development and communication of HR Policies and Procedures. Develop and maintain suite of standard HR forms/documentation to meet business needs. Monitor employee and line manager adherence to HR Policy and Procedure, escalating where necessary.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a HR Advisor role - essential (3 -5 years).
• Commercial / SME experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience supporting multi-site, blue collar workforce desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience of payroll administration essential.
• CIPD L5 essential or equivalent professional qualification.
• Mental Health First Aid - desirable.
• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) or above essential.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Good working knowledge of UK HR best practice.
• Strong attention to detail / ability to process data with accuracy.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Flexible and positive outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence & communicate at all levels throughout the business.
• Maturity & confidentiality.
• Excellent PC skills incl. Excel.
• Customer focused and a team player.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: The range is dependent on it being either HR Advisor level which is £34,000 to £36,000 per annum or up to £42,000 at Senior Advisor level plus an excellent benefits package (based on experience)

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Permanent

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