HR Advisor

Job Description

Our client is a market leader within their field with a multi-site set up sourcing, manufacturing and supplying their products to a varied customer base. Due to continued success and workload demands, the business is looking to recruit a confident HR Advisor to provide leadership and direction for employees in a fast-paced environment. This role will work in a standalone style as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR relating to the Reading site, with wider support from the HR Team based at another site. The successful candidate will be a strong HR Generalist, able to provide a professional HR service to a busy manufacturing site. In return, you will work for a growing commercial business with future career development opportunity, and within a role where you will be empowered to work autonomously and add significant value to their existing HR Team.

Please note: The business operates a hybrid working model (3 days office based from Reading, and 2 days from home).

HR Advisor key responsibilities:

• Providing advice and support to line managers in all matters of employment law, payroll and other employment issues.
• Work closely with management teams across the site, pushing back and asking questions to understand what needs to be implemented.
• Liaise with HR Manager to ensure HR initiatives and strategic plans are implemented effectively.
• Development of sound employee relations practices.
• Ensure all HR requirements across Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Employee Engagement are implemented.
• Resourcing high calibre candidates in line with business needs.
• Supporting restructuring programs as required.
• Providing compensation, systems and benefits services, ensuring that all incentive schemes are in line with agreed guidelines.
• Supporting the provision of training and development.
• Promotion of team concepts across diversity and equal employment opportunity, coaching, counselling, mentoring, training, talent / succession management, and individual development.
• Supporting the monthly process of payroll and benefits.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience working in a HR Advisor (or similar) role.
• Experience working in a standalone role/style within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• CIPD Level 3 is essential, and the Level 5 is highly desirable.
• Confident in approach with the gravitas to lead on HR site actions. Robust in the face of people challenges.
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of Employment Law.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Strong organisation skills with good attention to detail.

If you are interested in the above role then please apply with your CV or phone Joanna Middleton on 01926 699272 for a private and confidential discussion.