HR Advisor

Position: HR Advisor

Location: Newcastle under Lyme

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum

Forrest Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established and growing business based in the local area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced organisation that is going through a period of positive change and development. Working closely with the HR Manager and wider management team, you will play a key role in providing a proactive HR service, supporting managers and colleagues across the business.

The Role

As HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day HR advice, guidance and support to managers and employees across a range of employee relations matters
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation, ensuring consistency and best practice
• Supporting and managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence matters
• Assisting with formal investigations, hearings and meetings, providing guidance throughout the process
• Working closely with managers to improve employee engagement, performance, retention and communication
• Supporting absence management processes, including occupational health referrals, return-to-work arrangements and identifying ways to reduce absence levels
• Assisting with workforce planning, recruitment requirements and future resourcing needs
• Providing accurate HR data and reporting to support business decisions and wider HR initiatives
• Contributing to ongoing HR projects and supporting the continuous development of people management practices

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a generalist HR role
• Experience managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work within a fast-paced, site-based environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their career within a growing business, where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the HR function and wider organisation

For more information, please forward your CV

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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