Human Resources Advisor
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Hays HR are currently supporting a client with the recruitment of a part time HR Advisor on a permanent basis. This role will support the achievement of business and people objectives by assisting all staff with professional, commercial and pragmatic HR advice and support.
Key areas of responsibility:
the primary source of line manager advice and guidance on HR related policies and practices
coaching to line managers to encourage effective communication & objective problem resolution
with line managers to manage employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy, drives resolution in line with legislation and internal policies
HR Business Partners updated with case work activity within their practice groups / offices, highlighting risks and issues
identifies themes / trends arising from the HR inbox, casework and operational activities, completes root cause analysis and develops solutions
HR Business Partners in the delivery of people projects and HR calendar activities
monitors and reviews HR policies and processes and proposes changes where necessary
the HR Business Partners and Senior Advisors with HR administration, including but not limited to completion of process initiation forms, letter creation, supporting with ad hoc report generation and preparation
inbox for the UK, responding to routine queries and triaging enquiries to the appropriate or relevant team
Skills and experience:
Basic level of understanding and experience in Human Resources Management across all core areas of HR - recruitment, reward, performance management, learning & development, talent management
Good working knowledge of UK employment law, procedures and processes and proven experience in managing cases through to conclusion, balancing the needs of the business and the individual
Good stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
Pro-active with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of tasks with a solution focused approach
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Professional qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is desirable