£45K/yr to £48K/yr
Winchester, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior HR Advisor

Posted by Reed.

My client, a Top 5 employer with a global presence is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join them on an initial 18 month FTC basis.

Reporting into the HR Manager and working on a hybrid basis between Whiteley and Home; Duties include:

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance to employees and managers in core people policy areas including but not limited to: maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave, sickness absence, flexible working and teleworking. Assist employees in understanding their rights and obligations, and ensure all documentation, trackers and systems are complete and up to date, including payroll.
  • Act as the first point of escalation for any policy and process queries that the HR Officers and HR Administrators are unable to answer.
  • Ensure process maps, procedure guides and forms are kept up to date and version controlled in light of any policy or legislative changes.
  • Oversee the tracking of right to work compliance. Ensure that regular checks are carried out and that follow up actions are taken where right to work documentation is due to expire.
  • Take the lead in ensuring that administrative and screening requirements are completed in a timely manner.
  • Manage the monthly processing of Real Time Promotions, ensuring that letters are drafted, systems are updated and change notifications are issued in line with any agreed SLAs.
  • Act as a main point of contact for both internal and external auditors in relation to the collation of relevant documentation and responding to queries.
  • Train and coach new and less experienced members of the team.
  • Stand in for the People Operations Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the team and attending meetings, where required.
  • Ensure that all relevant data and changes are captured accurately within the HR system to support payroll processing and to ensure employee records comply with data privacy and other regulatory requirements.
  • Keep up to date with relevant employment legislation and best practice in all relevant jurisdictions and ensure any changes are shared with the team.
  • Contribute to and, where required, take the lead on continuous improvement projects.
  • Develop and maintain both internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure all parties are working efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide support and cover as required during peak periods of activity and to cover team absences, across all jurisdictions. Share knowledge and best practice within the team to ensure everyone has the ability to work together and cover where required.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have 3+ years' practical HR experience working in a fast paced, high-volume environment of continuous improvement and change.
  • Have completed or be working towards the CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
  • Have knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation within a European Country
  • Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Excellent Benefits include:

  • Hybrid working pattern
  • Free onsite parking
  • Market leading benefits package
  • Potential for extension or to become permanent

If you are an HR Officer looking for that next step or an HR Advisor seeking a change then hit apply now!