HR Advisor

HR Advisor   Our client a market leading specialist within their sector is currently looking for a HR Advisor to join them due to their continued progressive growth and expansion into their new purpose built facility in Leeds.  The role will contribute to the success in delivering the HR function.    Providing generalist HR and employee relations advise you will help support and be the first point of contact for HR related queries for over 80 office and engineering employees across the UK.   The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support across all aspects of HR, including the employee lifecycle, employee relations, recruitment and training, and completing a variety of different administrative tasks that underpin our HR processes. General administration experience and good Microsoft office skills are essential alongside proven experience in an HR administration role or similar.   The ideal candidate will be confident and be able to work to a high standard on their own initiative and as part of a team.  You will possess excellent organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to deal with issues in a calm, polite and professional manner.    Your duties will include but not limited to the following: Produce and provide pro-active and confidential support for all HR correspondence and paperwork which includes, but is not limited to, contracts of employment and associated pre-employment checks (including compliance with immigration requirements), changes to terms and conditions, updating policies, maternity, paternity, sickness absence, flexible working requests, disciplinary and grievances, terminations and resignations. Provide advice, promote and manage all employee benefits schemes, including Private Health scheme, Group Life Insurance scheme and Pension scheme. Review all HR policies and procedures ensuring they are up to date and in line with legislation changes. Provide support/cover in relation to payroll preparation and collation of data. Maintain HR data and information, ensuring both paper and electronic information is up to date and accurate and stored correctly in line with legislative requirements using Breathe HR software. Support and advise colleagues with HR queries in a timely and accurate manner, whilst meeting the needs of the business. Involvement in all aspects of the recruitment cycle, including preparing job advertisements, posting vacancies, processing job applications and CV’s, selection process for interview, new starter onboarding/induction process. Providing first line support to employees and management inline with the appropriate policies and guidance in regards to employee relations. Arrange and support the delivery of any required training courses. Manage and maintain all training records and employee Skills Matrix. Involvement in managing the Appraisal and Review process. Provide ad hoc support for projects and queries across a range of activities within the HR function.   The successful candidate will: HR Qualification, minimum of CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification is desirable. Breathe HR, Bright Pay experience desirable. A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a HR role. Effective and empathetic communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business. Proactive organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure. Able to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with high quality administrative skills. Able to produce minutes draft/edit documents and correspondence independently. Able to maintain strict confidentiality and deal with sensitive and personal information. Demonstrate respect for equality of opportunity and diversity and work actively to promote an inclusive work environment and good working relationships. Benefits: Private Health Care including discounted gym memberships and other rewards Group Life Insurance 3 x basic Employee Assistance Program Company Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme 28 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays) A day off for your Birthday Gift Card on your Birthday Reward and Recognition Scheme Full in-house and external product training provided Parking