HR Advisor I

Donaldson; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Summary of Position Purpose:

• To support the Company in the efficient and effective provision of HR services
• To be a point of contact for all day-to-day HR operational issues
• To assist the HR Team Leader and HR Manager in achieving the Company’s objectives

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue HR documentation including employment contracts, job descriptions and employee communications
• Support the HR Team Leader with permanent recruitment, including candidate sourcing, interviews, etc.
• Lead the onboarding process for all permanent starters
• Assist as needed the HR Administrator with the recruitment of temporary staff, including liaison with recruiting managers and agencies, screening CVs, interviews, etc.
• Monitor absence and late reports, supporting with informal meetings and formal absence reviews
• Supporting at disciplinary and grievance hearings, ensuring accurate notetaking and coaching managers when required to ensure fairness and consistency is applied
• Coordinate and organise Occupational Health referrals
• Provide HR advice and support to the business/employees on matters such as maternity/paternity, flexible working, absence management, disciplinary, and other HR topics.
• Prepare HR data and metrics with analysis and commentary
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy on HRIS (Workday), time and attendance system (i-Time) and excel spreadsheets
• Assist the HR Team Leader with coordinating training sessions and workshops
• Support the wellbeing committee and their activities/initiatives
• Keep up to date with legislation and statutory requirements, suggesting changes to HR policies and procedures
• Support the development of a culture of positive employee relations
• Lead and support (depending on project size) in the implementation of local initiatives and ad hoc projects

Person Specification:KnowledgeEssential:

• Current UK employment law and its implications
• HR best practice
• Relevant degree/HR qualification (e.g. CIPD)

Desirable:

• European employment law
• Intermediate level of competence with excel

ExperienceEssential:

• Proven track record in a HR generalist role – primarily recruitment, absence, disciplinaries and grievances, ER, HR administration
• Managing changing workloads and priorities to suit business requirements
• Providing hands-on HR support to management and employees
• Demonstrate experience delivering projects in a timely manner
• Delivering measurable improvements to processes
• Proven ability to apply legislation to real life scenarios

Desirable:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR role
• Working in a manufacturing environment
• Analysing information

Aptitudes, Abilities and BehavioursEssential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with employees
• Tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity, especially in challenging situations and when dealing with confidential information
• High standards of professionalism and personal integrity
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, to ensure all HR information is correct and up to date
• Ability to know when to use initiative and when to seek guidance
• Ability to develop processes to improve efficiency
• Excellent standard of numeracy and literacy to report data with commentary
• Professional, calm, and resilient to deal with challenges in a frequently changing environment
• Passion for working in the HR profession

Other Factors:Desirable:

• Driving licence

At Donaldson BOFA we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where the employees voice is valued and respected. We prioritise and invest in the wellbeing of our employees and offer benefits, such as an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family in all aspects of both personal and professional life including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, Company pension, and free onsite parking.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.