Global HR Advisor

Salary: Up to £35,000 + benefits

Location: Bristol (hybrid, 3 days in office)

About Us:

Built on over 40 years of experience, today, 70 of the world's top 100 banks, capital markets, buy-side firms and corporations rely on SmartStream's next generation technologies and services for mission-critical functions. Founded in 2000, SmartStream has evolved from a dedicated reconciliations provider to become a market leading provider of software solutions that deliver automation and control to buy-side and sell-side firms. The company has grown rapidly, introducing new solutions and winning multiple industry accolades. We are truly global, with 24 offices in 17 different countries allowing us to benefit from having the best brains in the business work for us.

About the role:

The purpose of the Global HR Advisor role is to support the Global HR Manager and collaborate with the Global HR Team on the delivery of operational and strategic HR. This role will provide professional, commercial and pragmatic advice to Business Executives, Line Managers and Employees, and be an ambassador for the team. The role will include, but is not limited to, employee lifecycle activities, employee relations, immigration, operational HR, talent and performance management, engagement, attendance management, retention, HR projects, global mobility, policy and procedure management, data management and reporting. This will aid the business to attract and retain current and future SmartStream talent, using People analytics, toolkits and advice to educate and drive business and Global HR objectives throughout SmartStream.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver Employee Experience projects and initiatives to continuously enhance and improve all aspects of employee journey, prioritising employee satisfaction and retention.
• Develop and improve employee onboarding, induction, performance management and probation processes to enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Co-ordinate and manage global immigration activities including Visa processing, working with the legal team and escalating to HRM when required.
• Continuously improve manager guides, training initiatives and toolkits.
• Support line managers and stakeholders on a range of ER issues related to conduct, performance, sickness absence, grievance and disciplinary with HRM guidance where appropriate.
• Responsible for data integrity on our HR System, ensuring all changes and information held are accurate and updated as required.
• Provide key people analytics to business stakeholders in order to inform and influence HR and company strategy.
• Support HRM on talent management strategy, to include learning and development and career paths.
• Monitor absence and support management of cases including absence analysis, line manager training and support.
• Support HR Director, HR Manager and wider HR team with wider team and company HR projects and initiatives.
• Any other duties as required for the success of the role.

Key Skills:

• HR experience including working at advisor level.
• Working knowledge of current legislation.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks based on the HR team and Businesses objectives.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Proactive.
• Adaptable, self-directed and able to work in a flexible environment.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and able to use own judgement.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• A high level of IT proficiency, especially with Excel.

Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of Sage People.

Qualifications:

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is desirable.

Experience:

Previous experience in a human resources role up to advisor level.

Employment Type:

Permanent.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 with length of service.
• Annual Holiday scheme also lets you 'roll over' up to a maximum of 10 days into the next year helping you to take full advantage of your holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of salary - Additionally, you can choose to make your contributions via Salary Sacrifice, which allows you to save on National Insurance Contributions as well as Income Tax.
• Group Life Assurance - As part of your core benefit package from SmartStream you are entitled to up to 9 times your annual basic salary.
• Group Income Protection, up to 75% of salary.
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance, up to family cover.
• Health Assessments.
• Eye Tests and discount off glasses.
• Access to over 5,000 courses on Coursera.

Equality Statement:

SmartStream is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.