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.