Role Summary
Job title: HR Advisor
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 08:00am - 3.30pm
Salary: £37,000-£40,000 per annum, plus twice-yearly bonus
Location: Hilton Hall, Hilton Lane, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2BQ
Benefits:
- Bonus scheme received in March and September - (valid upon successful probationary period and dependent on profit)
- Opportunity to progress within the company
- Life insurance scheme (valid upon successful probationary period)
- 29 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus long service holiday award
- Free onsite parking
We are looking for a confident and experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly team based at Hilton Hall. The ideal candidate will have experience within a HR Advisor or HR Consultant role with a good all round generalist HR background.
The HR Associate will work in a consultancy capacity, advising and supporting our clients with a range of HR matters, amongst other responsibilities as set out below.
About Us
Safewise Health, Safety and HR Advisors, are a well-established H&S, HR and Employment Law Consultancy based in Essington. As we enter our 13th year, Safewise proudly represents some of the finest companies throughout the Midlands.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting clients with HR related queries over email, phone and Teams
- Conducting new client HR consultation meetings at the client's premises, to understand their current HR practices and needs, and producing a HR best practice action plan
- Conducting existing HR client reviews, and reviewing their action plans
- Producing and reviewing employment contracts templates and employee handbooks
- Undertaking Omnia (HR System) training sessions with clients and supporting with software queries
- Supporting with the on-going development of the Omnia HR system, carrying out testing, uploading new clients and general up-keep
- Providing on-site client HR support such as disciplinary and grievance meetings
- Undertaking bespoke work for clients such as letter, contract and policy writing
- Producing HR training material and delivering HR training sessions
- Keeping abreast of employment legislation and case law, advising clients and producing wording for blog/social media/newsletter content
- Any other ad-hoc duties as required by management
Essential requirements for the role:
- Experience gained within a HR advisory role, advising managers and staff on a range of general HR issues
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law, Acas guidance and HR best practice
- Car owner, drives with valid UK driving licence - there are limited walking/bus routes to the office, and you will be required to visit client locations in the Midlands (Wolverhampton and local surrounding towns are ideal)
- Strong communication and relationship building capabilities
- Good computer skills - proficient in Microsoft 365
- Keen eye for detail
- Enthusiastic and takes pride and ownership in their work
- Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
Desirable attributes for the role:
- CIPD Level 3 qualified or higher
- Experience within a HR consultancy role
- Experience of writing and delivering training
- Please be advised that we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of applying, you have not been successful on this occasion.
All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK. All applications processed for legitimate recruitment purpose only. SafeWise is an equal opportunities employer.