HR Advisor

HR Advisor / HR Officer / Employee Relations

* Providing prompt and sensitive advice to managers and staff requesting information on rights and responsibilities.
* To advise and assist managers in the preparation and documentation of cases under formal procedures, including drafting reports for hearings. Attending formal interviews to advise on procedure and record proceedings, deferring to the HRM for advice where necessary or when needing to delegate a case elsewhere.
* Work with the HRM to analyse gaps or weaknesses in current processes and systems and devise and implement improvements.
* Carry out research into specific HR issues and carry out specific projects as requested
* Contribute to the drafting, development and review of HR policies and procedures
* Maintain up-to-date records relating to all areas of HR activity; extracting information and providing regular and ad hoc statistics and reports upon request from managers
* Maintain records of Statutory Sick Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay.

What you'll need to succeed

* Fully or studying towards CIPD qualification.
* Proven experience in managing and leading on ER casework.
* A well-developed understanding of HR practices.
* A good working knowledge of employment legislation and case law.
* Researching and developing effective policies, practices or procedures on HR issues or other business-related functions.
* Using a range of computer software applications, including a computerised personnel information system, and maximising the use of IT to improve working practices and systems.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines in a methodical and accurate fashion.
* An eye for detail combined with a clear overview of objectives and priorities.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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