At Viking, we provide Office Supplies, Services and Solutions to help our customers work better, whatever their workplace. Serving businesses across all industries and sizes, we offer a single source of the solutions and services our customers need to be more productive, including the latest technology, core office supplies, print and document services, business services, facilities products and furniture.
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who is commercially astute and accustomed to managing a varied corporate stakeholder group. This position will be responsible for hybrid and remote teams across the UK in the business units of Technology Services and Sales in particular. The role will be based in Leicester with the expectation to travel 1-2 times per month to other offices in the UK (Bedford, Manchester). We offer hybrid working after initial onboarding, which is 3 days per week in the office with 2 days working from home.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where HR are viewed as business partners (not administrators), the workload is varied, and you are part of a supportive, professional team, this is the role for you. We live by the Viking Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork and Innovation.
The role:
- Employee Relations: Provide guidance on complex employee relations cases (e.g., disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management), ensuring fair and consistent practices in line with company policies and employment law.
- Business Partnering: Work closely with managers & directors offering strategic HR support and advice on people-related challenges.
- Talent Management: Collaborate with hiring managers and recruitment teams to identify staffing needs, support the recruitment process, and ensure successful onboarding.
- Performance & Development: Lead initiatives around performance management, coaching managers on effective appraisal systems, and advising on employee development and succession planning.
- Change Management: Support organizational changes, including restructures, department realignments, and any cultural initiatives. Provide expert HR input into business strategies to ensure alignment with people strategies.
- Compliance & Policy Development: Ensure all HR practices are legally compliant and reflect best practices for your business area. Working with the HR team to regularly review and update policies and procedures.
- HR Metrics & Reporting: Produce and analyse HR data, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvement to senior leadership.
- Learning & Development: Partner with L&D teams to ensure ongoing professional development for staff.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Champion D&I initiatives, helping to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Your Profile & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 3 years generalist HR experience
- Previous experience of providing HR support in a Corporate environment (ideally in technology and/ or sales)
- Strong working knowledge of current employment law and previous experience of handling casework
- Fanatical about providing an excellent service to stakeholders, with a true passion for business partnering and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A keen eye for detail with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively
- Good working knowledge of MS packages including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Knowledge of Oracle HCM people system an advantage
- Previous experience of restructuring processes from a HR operational perspective
- Previous experience in recruitment as part of a HR position or as a specialist role historically
- Fluent written and verbal English skills