Senior HR Advisor

We are recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor to work for a well-established and growing automotive manufacturing customer of ours in Warwick.
Job Purpose:
The Senior HR Advisor will provide generalist HR guidance across all areas of the business, as well as playing a key role in mentoring junior staff within the HR department.
Main Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to);
Employee Relations:
* Handle complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, medical capability, and TUPE.
* Provide sound advice and recommendations to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including HR policies, procedures, and best practice to maintain a positive work environment.
Legal Compliance:
* Maintain up to date knowledge of employment law, case law and HR best practice.
* Advise management on legal implications and risk mitigation.
Policy Development and Communication:
* Participate in the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
* Communicate policies effectively to all employees, ensuring understanding and compliance.
Conflict Resolution:
* Mediate conflicts and disputes between employees or departments.
* Investigate complaints or grievances and recommend mutually acceptable solutions while upholding company policies and values.
Employee Support:
* Support the employee relations team and management in offering additional guidance and support to employees dealing with work-related concerns and personal matters.
* Facilitate communication between employees and management to resolve issues and improve morale.
Management:
* Provide guidance and support to managers on conducting performance reviews and addressing performance issues sensitively.
* Advise managers in the development and implementation of improvement plans.
Employee Engagement:
* Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
* Assist with organising employee events, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to gauge morale and identify areas for improvement.
Employee Wellbeing Programs:
* Assist HR and management to establish and implement employee wellbeing initiatives in line with company standards and values.
Documentation and Reporting:
* Prepare and provide all required paperwork prior and subsequent to formal hearings in line with timeframes set out in company policies and the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA).
* Prepare reports and analysis on employee relations metrics, trends, and outcomes.
Training and Development:
* Design and deliver training sessions for employees and managers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
* Provide coaching and guidance to managers on effective employee relations practices.
Essential pre-requisites
* Up-to-date knowledge or employment law, case law and HR best practice.
* Proven experience in a generalist HR position.
* Experience handling complex employee relations matters / conflict resolution, including note taking and formal document drafting.
* Familiarity with wellbeing program development and implementation.
* Achieved CIPD Level 5 qualification.
Desirable pre-requisites
* CIPD Level 7 certification.
* Knowledge and experience working with Mitrefinch.
* Experience of HR data analysis.
* Experience of working within a manufacturing or garage / service environment.
Other requirements
* Ability to cover the following hours: Mon – Thurs: 08:00– 16:30 (8 hours) Friday 08:00 – 13:00 (5 hours) 37 hours per week ½ hour lunch break Mon – Thurs