HR Advisor

Closing on Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Salary Location
Dependant on Experience Leicester

Job Description

You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive HR service to include disciplinary and grievances, performance management, policies and procedures, employee relations, recruitment and selection

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

 Under the guidance of the HR Manager you will provide advice to managers on the day to day operational HR queries (counselling/ discipline/ grievance/flexible working/individual redundancy/absence management/ performance management etc.) via telephone, e-mail and face-to-face communication and recommend a course of action within company policy/procedure/best practice and prevailing employment legislation.
 Attend Depots as required to provide support and guidance in HR-related areas and to follow through on key HR activities
 Coordinate and contribute towards ad hoc projects as directed by the HR Manager
 Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external customers to enable a visible, proactive, challenging and consultancy approach
 Work with managers and staff in developing an effective service by use of mediation skills, to offer a proactive service to resolve issues informally
• Interpreting and advising on employment legislation
• Attend and support manager at disciplinary, grievance and appeal meetings etc
• Assist with the implementation of the HRIS system
• Assist line managers with the recruitment and selection of staff and ensure that the recruitment and selection process is successful
• Production of weekly/monthly management information
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and other peoples behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ensure all associated administration duties are carried out in line with company procedures
• Ensure that a professional and courteous approach is adopted at all times
• Strictly adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and ensure that the working environment is practical for both yourself and others
• And any other reasonable duties commensurate with the post, which may be allocated from time to time.

 

Requirements

Specification Essential Desirable
Work Experience
e.g. previous experience required to do the job		 Candidates will have a strong HR generalist background with the confidence and resilience to be able to deal with multiple ongoing issues
Proven experience of working within the HR field giving guidance and support to line managers on ER issues
Proven experience of recruitment and selection
 Having worked in a similar industry would be an advantage
Education & Qualification
e.g. academic or professional qualifications		 CIPD qualified or studying towards equivalent professional qualification

QBE
 Qualified to degree or equivalent standard
Skills/Abilities
e.g. analytical skills, computer skills		 Ability to solve complex problems working on own initiative
Ability to interpret HR policies and provide appropriate advice
Awareness of data protection requirements specific to HR systems and processes
Sound knowledge of Employment Law
Experience of Microsoft Office applications
Personal Details
e.g. leadership, flexibility, teamworking		 Ability to solve complex problems working on own initiative
Ability to interpret HR policies and provide appropriate advice
Awareness of data protection requirements specific to HR systems and processes
Sound knowledge of Employment Law
Experience of Microsoft Office applications
Other Circumstances
Special conditions that apply to the job e.g. need to travel, work away from home etc.		 You will have a broad and thorough understanding of providing HR advice in order to be able to 'hit the ground running' and be able to offer confident and competent advice to senior managers.

You will be confident and have a friendly, professional manner at all times. You will need to be highly committed to providing outstanding, thorough and proactive service, with excellent attention to detail and very strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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70 Boston Rd
Beaumont Leys
Leicester
Leicestershire
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