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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE (Provide a short statement indicating the overall objectives and purpose of the job, ‘what is the role there to do/deliver’?) My exclusive clie

My exclusive client are a market leading world distributor of niche products. Due to continued expansion in the UK and Europe, they are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support the HR Manager in delivering a first call HR service the the head office staff based in Leeds. You will be the first point of contact for all HR related issues, including operational advice in the areas of recruitment, remuneration, performance management, training and development, employee relations and payroll and employment legislation.

In addition, you will process the payroll on a monthly basis ensuring that all employees are paid correctly and on time.

1. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide day to day management and improvement of HR processes including new starters and leavers and HR and Payroll processes
• Manage the recruitment process including advertising job vacancies, liaising with recruitment agencies, sifting applications and involvement in first line interviews
• Produce and issue appropriate contractual documentation in relation to appointments, terminations, variations to employment, including accurate processing in the payroll system
• Provide HR KPI data (including absence, turnover & headcount)
• Lead all induction activity to ensure effective introduction to the company for new starters
• Manage paternity, maternity, parental leave and flexible working applications
• Conduct exit interviews, analyse information for trends and provide feedback to the business
• Support the annual Performance Development Review process and provide feedback
• Update literature/posts on the Company Intranet and careers page on the website
• Review and develop effective HR policies and procedures that are in line with legislation and best practice
• Coach, support and challenge managers in their application of HR policies and procedures, employment law and good people management initiatives
• Co-ordinate and provide support for all training and development activities
• Support managers with employee relations casework including disciplinary and grievance cases, performance management and capability
• Co-ordinate HR initiatives e.g. Employee of the Quarter
• Manage sickness absence cases, giving advice and support to managers, liaising with Occupational Health Specialists and attending case review meetings with employees and managers
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of the HR Strategy
• Responsible for pension administration in terms of calculating pension contributions for payroll and ensure the re-enrolment of staff into The People’s Pension in conjunction with legislation

Other Responsibilities

• Cover for the HR Manager in the event of absence
• Cover for the Central Services Manager in the event of absence

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1. KEY COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES

• CIPD qualified or working towards
• Experience of advising on a wide range of HR matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management & capability issues
• Experience of developing and reviewing policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of employment law, policies and procedures
• Experience in delivering internal training courses
• Results focussed
• Proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Demonstrate end to end payroll processing