People Advisor

Our client is an established, market-leading business in the midst of an exciting phase of growth, investment and expansion.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a People Advisor to join the HR team. The role will deliver a proactive, business-focused HR service with a strong emphasis on driving and enhancing Learning and Organisational Development activities. This is a great time to join the business which is fully committed to delivering its ambitious growth plans.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the main responsibilities are as follows:

• Work as part of the HR team to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure HR is able to support the business objectives.
• Partner with managers to strengthen and develop management capability in all HR related activities.
• Provide advice and guidance on performance management and talent development activity.
• Coordinate training and development programmes liaising with management teams and external learning providers.
• Assist in the development and improvement of career development and succession planning activities.
• Support organisational development and business improvement initiatives including employee engagement.
• Develop Policies and Procedures and facilitate training to ensure the effective management of Human Resources within legislation and best practice.
• Support the business with general people queries and give advice according to company guidelines and legislation.
• Management of Employee Relations matters including: Absence Management; Disciplinary and Grievance issues; Capability and Performance Management.
• Assist in managing recruitment processes and develop strategies to enhance and make improvements.

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrable generalist HR experience at the HR Officer, HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Have proven experience working as part of a generalist People Team with prior knowledge and an interest in Learning and Organisational Development activities.
• Be an excellent communicator able to work with all levels of the business.
• Be proactive with good organisational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.

The role is site based and offers a very competitive basic salary plus benefits package.