HR Advisor : 6 Month Maternity Cover

TipTopJob; Heage; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor - 6 Month Maternity Cover

Location: Heage, Derbyshire

Salary: Competitive.

Job Type: 6 Month FTC.

About Bowmer + Kirkland:

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

We are looking for an additional HR Advisor, to join our friendly HR team at our Head Office in Heage, Belper. This is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 5.30pm, joining a well-established HR Team, supporting approximately 2,000 employees. You will be required to travel to other offices/sites as part of the role and there will be some working from home. The role will be varied to meet the changing needs of the business.

Duties of the Role:

1. Providing day to day HR advice to the business, supporting on the effective application of policy and procedure.
2. Guiding, coaching and facilitating managers through employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinary, grievances, redundancies, long-term absence etc.), intervening and steering in the appropriate direction, while taking account of the relevant policies, employment law and business needs.
3. Case work in relation to the above.
4. Managing the absence and wellbeing for the group and supporting individuals on a case-by-case basis. Including but not limited to absence/wellbeing meetings and tracking absence. Organising occupational health appointments and following these through back to the employee/Director. Liaising with payroll regarding any sickness pay queries.
5. Supporting managers with the effective and efficient performance of their employees, identifying and facilitating appropriate interventions through the performance management processes.
6. Managing VISA applications for international employees, including issuing CoS and advising on processes.
7. Managing recruitment campaigns for the Group.
8. Assisting other members of the HR Team in liaising with local schools, colleges and universities; supporting with mock interviews and careers fairs.
9. Assisting and leading where appropriate on other projects and activities.
10. Dealing with general day to day enquiries and managing the HR inbox.
11. Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested from time to time by the Group Head of HR.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

1. Personable and approachable.
2. Good communication and listening skills.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
5. Previous experience in case management.
6. A full, clean, UK driving licence.
7. The Ideal candidate will be CIPD level 5 qualified or have equivalent experience.

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.

We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act. Please Apply in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter.