Job Details

HR Advisor

Sector:HR & Training

Region : West Midlands

Location: Rugby

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Job Ref.: GIBB3886

Job Information

Cameron James Professional Recruitment are working with a National Engineering company who are looking to appoint a HR Advisor. The HR Advisor will assist the Head of HR in implementing HR policies and programmes and ensure that people management strategies and practices are aligned with company strategy and support the performance of divisions across the wider business.

Responsibilities:

• Support both the division in the day to day execution of all HR processes.
• Guide managers through employee relations cases in real time, intervening and steering in the appropriate direction taking account of governing policies, employment law, best practice and precedent.
• Provide recommendations, expert advice and quality decision making to both the division on key HR programmes and processes.
• Provide key HR services to the division, ensuring all HR processes and practices are aligned to Group HR strategy, policies and programmes and support business strategy and drivers to meet current and future business needs.
• Support the implementation of an employee engagement strategy in support of the broader employee relations strategy for the Company.
• Act as custodian of employee data for the division to ensure data is correct at all times for organisational purposes.
• Track and report on all employee issues e.g. disciplinary, sickness absence, grievance, performance etc.
• Act as a key member of the HR team.
• Deliver ad hoc training and upskilling to Managers and employees as required


Person Specification:

• The job-holder will be an experienced HR Advisor who has provided operational support to senior managers in a commercial environment. Additionally the job-holder will have a good working knowledge of employee relations matters, including employee engagement, unionised worksites and employment law application. A willingness to travel regularly to other UK offices is essential.


• Demonstrated track record of successful delivery of generalist HR advice in a complex, customer focused environment
• Experience managing business change and complexity
• Track record of building and managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Team player with an ability to work on own initiative
• Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• CIPD qualified and up to date knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience of operating in a unionised, multi-site environment
• Willing to travel
• Interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels
• Resilient and flexible nature
• Well rounded generalist background
• Able to work in a changing environment at fast pace
• Able to provide guidance to managers, supporting them with ER issues, performance management, ad hoc projects, reporting and policy development
• HR matters to be dealt with fairly and consistently in line with legislation and Company requirements. Best practice to be followed at all times.
• Champion business partner approach throughout the business
• Passionate about HR