HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Sunderland
Monday to Friday
£37,000 - £40,000 Depending on experience
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, Sunderland and HR Director, China, the role requires a versatile, diverse and experienced HR Advisor who has a proven successful record of leading and delivering all aspects of HR to join us on a temporary basis for Maternity cover.
Main Duties/Responsibilities include:
- Take responsibility of the full recruitment process across the business and manage ongoing recruitment requirements.
- Continuously monitor existing HR policies and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes and implement new policies and procedures and change where necessary.
- Implement, operate and monitor HR practices, policies and procedures which are legally compliant and best practice for the business interests.
- Management of informal and formal employee relations including dispute resolution, discipline, grievance, absence management and performance management.
- Provide first line advice on current and existing HR matters to all line management employees, support fellow managers at meetings when and if required.
- Working alongside all departments to co-ordinate training, learning and development.
- Develop and oversee the appraisal program for all employees, to ensure it drives high performance within teams.
- Take responsibility of the employee onboarding program including, induction and training, supported by the management team.
- Assist Finance and applicable third parties with payroll queries and provide payroll related information when required.
- Communicate with Head Office on HR related matters.
- Deliver on the company and department KPI's.
- Manage employee data internally through HR Management Systems.
- Where and when necessary work with external third parties, connected to the Company
- Provide data, insight and recommendations on HR initiatives that can be leverages to strengthen business results.
- Actively assist with HR projects including wellbeing, employee engagement, reward and recognition, salary benchmarking and diversity etc.
- To adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures and the Company Health and Safety Policy at all times
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Plant Manager/HR Director
- To represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Requirements
- Prioritisation and time management
- Proven track record as a HR generalist, ideally in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- CIPD qualified
- Up to date knowledge of employment law
- Ability to communicate to all levels, internally and externally
- Experience of using HR management systems
- Problem solving skills
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Ability to innovate and create process and procedures
- Experience of designing, and writing HR policies, procedures and contracts of employment
- Ability to support Management
- Adaptability & flexibility - willing to work on a variety of projects.