HR Advisor opportunity available working for a leading professional services sector client based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Hybrid working available.
In this role you will support the achievement of business and people objectives within the organisation, by providing a client focused service. Assisting all business services professionals through professional, commercial and pragmatic HR advice and support.
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Provides the primary source of line manager advice and guidance on HR related policies and practices
• Provides coaching to line managers to encourage effective communication & objective problem resolution
• Partners with line managers to manage employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy, drives resolution in line with legislation and internal policies
• Keeps HR Business Partners updated with case work activity within their practice groups / offices, highlighting risks and issues
• Proactively identifies themes / trends arising from the HR inbox, casework and operational activities, completes root cause analysis and develops solutions
• Supports HR Business Partners in the delivery of people projects and HR calendar activities
• Continuously monitors and reviews HR policies and processes and proposes changes where necessary, working with specialist areas
• Support the HR Business Partners and Senior Advisors with HR administration, including but not limited to completion of process initiation forms, letter creation, supporting with ad hoc report generation and preparation
• HR inbox for the UK, responding to routine queries and triaging enquiries to the appropriate or relevant team
Skills and Experience
• Basic level of understanding and experience in Human Resources Management across all core areas of HR - recruitment, reward, performance management, learning & development, talent management
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law, procedures and processes and proven experience in managing cases through to conclusion, balancing the needs of the business and the individual
• Good stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Pro-active with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of tasks with a solution focused approach
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Professional qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is desirable