Job overview
Working alongside our client, an established market leader in the supply of specialist industrial equipment for the plastics industry, we are looking for an experienced Part-Time HR Advisor to join their team.
Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day HR support, employee relations guidance and HR administration, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and supporting the ongoing development of the workforce.
Company overview
- This position will suit an experienced HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Generalist with a strong understanding of employee relations, HR processes and UK employment legislation
- Based at the company's UK headquarters, this part-time opportunity offers the chance to take responsibility for the day-to-day HR function within an established international business
- The successful HR Advisor will act as the main point of contact for UK HR matters, supporting approximately 25 employees and liaising with the company's international Head Office when required
- The role will be primarily office-based, with some flexibility for occasional home working
Role responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records using SuccessFactors, HR Bright and other relevant HR systems
- Review and maintain HR policies and the employee handbook, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and best practice
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle
- Advise and support managers on absence management, including return-to-work procedures and long-term absence cases
- Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances and performance-related issues
- Coordinate performance management and annual appraisal processes using SuccessFactors
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring accurate documentation and a positive employee experience
- Administer contractual changes, promotions, salary amendments and employee transfers
- Conduct pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verification and reference checking
- Coordinate recruitment and selection activities, including apprentice recruitment, interview arrangements and onboarding
- Monitor training compliance and maintain records of mandatory employee qualifications and certifications
- Maintain the company skills matrix to identify training requirements and monitor workforce competency levels
- Oversee employee benefits administration, including healthcare
- Support HR improvement projects to enhance efficiency, compliance and employee experience
- Coordinate employee engagement activities and internal company events
- Support UK quarterly ESG reporting and associated data collection
Benefits/package
- Pension: 4% employee, 4% Employer pension contribution
- Life Assurance - 3x Salary
- Healthcare scheme after 6 months of employment
Qualifications/experience required
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Generalist role
- Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices
- Experience supporting employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary procedures and grievances
- Experience with HR administration, employee records, recruitment and onboarding processes
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise managers and employees at all levels
- Good IT skills and experience working with HR systems; knowledge of SuccessFactors or HR Bright would be advantageous
- CIPD qualification would be advantageous
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