HR Advisor

NRG Resourcing Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an HR Generalist looking for your next opportunity?

We are delighted to be working with our client, a professional services business based in Newcastle, who are looking for an HR Advisor to join them on a permanent basis.

Based in Newcastle City Centre, you will work as part of a wider HR team to provide support and advice to managers on a range of HR issues and provide guidance and support to employees in relation to benefits, recruitment and selection, and employee relations.

This role will support employees at various office locations, and as such, there will be a requirement to travel to other offices within England and Scotland, including the requirement to work out of the company's Edinburgh office at least one day every 3 weeks.

Key areas of the role:

• To assist in guiding and managing the overall provision of HR services, policies, and strategies
• To assist and advise employees on HR issues
• To develop and maintain strong communication channels and relationships with managers, colleagues, employees, and external parties
• Recruitment & onboarding
• Write and present information briefings on a range of HR-related topics
• Consulting on issues related to workplace relations, training, and performance management
• Providing advice and assistance on policies, procedures, and legislation
• Managing payrolls
• Manage/oversee grievance, disciplinary, and capability investigations and hearings
• Exit interviews
• Producing reports, statistics, and completing HR projects as requested by Managers/Partners
• Attend Employment Law meetings/seminars & keep up to date with HR best practices and employment legislation
• Deal with regulatory requirements in respect of the Law Society of Scotland, Solicitors Regulation Authority, and Financial Conduct Authority
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices (including streamlining processes)
• Branch/office visits

Requirements

What they are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a generalist HR-related role
• Degree in human resources or a relevant area or CIPD qualification at minimum level 5 (or working towards)
• Driver's License
• Strong knowledge of employment law and legislation
• Generalist HR experience within an HR environment
• Experience in providing advice and support to senior managers on strategic matters
• Experience in leading projects and implementing new initiatives
• Familiar with all Microsoft Office packages

What are they offering:

• £35,000 basic salary
• 35 days enhanced holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption pay
• Flexible working hours

If this sounds interesting and you'd like to know more, click 'apply now' and a member of our team will be in touch!