HR Advisor

This is an outstanding opportunity for a capable HR Advisor with a solid background in employee relations. Someone who enjoys and is capable of working independently on HR tasks and, in some cases, will be the go-to person for site HR, but also someone who enjoys working as part of an engaging and supportive HR team in a positive working environment.

THE ROLE:

Reporting into a Head of HR, this role is a one-year maternity cover position that could potentially offer great career opportunities further down the line as the business continues to rapidly grow. The HR Advisor role would suit an accomplished good all-round HR generalist currently working either at HR Assistant or HR Officer level looking for an opportunity to step up into a busy generalist HR Advisor role, or an experienced generalist HR Advisor with a good ER background seeking a positive, strongly team-driven and engaging environment with excellent culture in a busy positive workplace where no two days are the same - ideal for someone who likes to be busy, takes responsibility, and enjoys the full breadth of HR generalist duties and responsibilities.

The role covers all day-to-day operational HR duties supporting and coaching managers and employees with HR Best Practice, compliance, talent; onboarding, offboarding, inductions, contracts, policy updating, responsible for ER casework (from start to finish), HR compliance, coaching/training, HR reporting, getting involved in key HR projects, and keeping abreast with HR legislation.

THE CANDIDATE:

1. CIPD qualified (Level 5 or working towards)
2. Working at HR Officer or HR Advisor level in an operational HR generalist role for at least 2 years
3. At least 1-2 years solid ER experience (dealing with varied ER cases from start to finish)
4. An excellent working knowledge of HR functions, HR Best Practice, and a strong up-to-date background and knowledge of employment law (including current legal changes)
5. The ideal HR candidate will be a strong team player, enjoy being part of a busy engaging culture, working in a fast-paced positive environment where no 2 days will be the same, someone who likes to contribute and be part of a fabulous team!
6. Excellent attention to detail, good written and verbal communication, good time management and the ability to prioritize workload, strong organizational skills, and capable of taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion.
7. This role will suit someone who enjoys pace and variety in a role and the chance to take responsibility and make a difference, learn and grow. Someone who can handle a busy workload and at times work under pressure.

THE COMPANY:

This is a fascinating and interesting sector to work in. Our client has experienced considerable success and growth and continues to grow on an ongoing and regular basis. Here they adopt a team-driven positive culture where everyone is supported and can make a real contribution. This is a place where individuals can shine.

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.