Job Information

Due to growth within this retail organisation, I have the opportunity to source an experienced HR Advisor on their behalf.

The successful candidate will have ideally worked within the retail and distribution sector and have experience of ER and Recruitment. This is a generalist role and although this is classed as a “stand alone” role within the HR office, you will be supported by the HR team at their head office. You would be supporting 200 employees and managers on site, so good relationship building and adaptability is key to succeeding within this role.

THE ROLE

• To assist with all elements of a full HR generalist remit and support the department in delivering the HR initiatives
• To work closely with the management team, up to Board level, to provide consistently high quality HR advice, guidance and support
• To work in partnership with the Milton Keynes team to provide coaching, support and influence to enable key customers to effectively deliver sound people plans
• To provide the business with a consultancy service on best practice
• To keep abreast of all relevant market information e.g. competition for talent, world class people practice and changes to legislation and Employment Law

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing accurate advice, guidance and support on a wide range of ER issues in line with Company policy and legislation
• Coaching managers on ER matters such as performance management, absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and recruitment and selection
• Providing accurate advice and guidance to employees on Company policies and their employment rights such as maternity, paternity, adoption leave etc
• Interviewing candidates in a quality control capacity ensuring best practice and due process
• Conducting investigations and hearings for Disciplinaries and Grievances in line with current legislation
• Planning timely and thorough induction schedules for new starters to encourage employee engagement
• Embedding a performance management culture within the organisation to encourage business improvement by ensuring clear objectives and feedback is given in line with company procedure
• Support the team with annual benefits reviews - liaising with brokers, carrying out bench marking exercises, analysing and implementing new benefits options
• Processing an accurate and extensive monthly payroll alongside our payroll outsourcer
• Updating Company policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
• Managing offer, visa paperwork, expires, sponsorships and renewals
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
• Ensuring company-wide communication is consistent and enhances employee understanding and engagement
• Providing project management support and HR expertise to the department and the business on specific projects

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• HR generalist experience with in a retail and distribution environment
• CIPD qualification or be near to completion
• Excellent working knowledge of HR policies and practices
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Previous proven experience of working within an ER advisory role
• Intermediate Excel skills as well as a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs
• A sound knowledge and experience of employment law
• Focussed on seeing things through to completion and ability to work well under pressure