Hr Advisor

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