HR Advisor

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is a global leader in plumbing, heating and construction solutions, operating in 45 facilities across 20 countries. We are committed to sustainable growth, diversity, and a positive impact on our customers and communities.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for managers on HR-related matters.
• Provide clear, commercially sound advice on HR policies, procedures, and people matters, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation.
• Coach and support managers in handling payroll, time and attendance queries, investigations, including disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Support on all HR activity (Salary Reviews, Training, Recruitment, performance reviews etc.) in conjunction with HRSS/L&D/Time Attendance.
• Ensure departmental training plans are in place for functional and mandatory training in conjunction with Learning Advisor, HSE manager and operational lead.
• Partner with the HRBP and support to manage complex employee relations cases.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee relations records and ER case tracker at all times.
• Review and draft HR policies to ensure compliance and alignment with employment law and business needs.
• Work as part of a wider HR team looking to deliver People strategy and continuous improvement including flagging themes or trends to other HR colleagues and operational leaders.
• Review and update job descriptions with managers to ensure performance against the expectations in the role.
• Support and expedite recruitment activity where required, including the conversion of temporary colleagues to permanent roles.
• Provide advice, coaching and support on change processes.
• Use HRIS to analyse people metrics and collaborate with managers on data to drive informed outcomes.
• Recommend enhancements to HRIS and Time & Attendance systems for improved data accuracy and decision-making.
• Identify development needs and liaise with HRBP and L&D.
• Assist in organising colleague engagement activities.
• Conduct regular check-ins with operational managers to review people matters, wellbeing, sickness cases, and payroll accuracy.
• Direct managers to right channels such as HRSS for HRSS queries, Payroll for Pay queries etc.
• Highlight any concerns to relevant colleagues such as HRBP, HRSS Lead, Payroll.
• Support Regional and Global cyclical HR items as required, working collaboratively with all parts of the wider HR team on successful delivery.

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

• Demonstrated experience providing HR advice, coaching, and support within a commercial or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective, trusting relationships at all levels.
• Detail conscious and accurate with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications / Education

• CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD qualification (desirable).

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme
• Recognition and reward scheme
• Internal and external learning and development
• On site Café (West Drayton site)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Partner leave

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of belonging for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised because of such a request. Your information will be kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).