Our Client, a leading specialist in fresh and chilled food & drink distribution and wholesale to the foodservice, catering and retail industry, have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join them on a permanent basis. Although the position will initially be on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week, there is a possibility of the role becoming full-time for the right candidate.
Main responsibilities:
Manage recruitment administration e.g. creating job adverts, collating applications, organising interviews and notifying successful and unsuccessful applicants
Support Managers with the recruitment and selection process and attend interviews as and when required
Carry out eligibility to live & work in the UK checks for any new starts prior to employment commencing
Manage the new starter process, including the preparation of contracts, co-ordinating onboarding & training and all related administration
Administer robust on- and offboarding processes and support Managers with its implementation and use, including Exit Interviews
Administer and liaise with managers on various processes to ensure that all milestones are adhered to, e.g. probationary reviews, sickness absence management and appraisals
Provide payroll with relevant employee information as required e.g. starters, leavers, changes to pay and working arrangements
Prepare all employee relations documentation in conjunction with Managers, ensuring all legal requirements are met
Advise, support and coach managers through informal and formal employee relations matters, ensuring the effective use of HR policies and procedures, including but not limited to: disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, appeals, whistleblowing, performance management and family friendly policies
Act as the notetaker during informal meeting and formal hearings, as and when required
Ensure HR and employment law knowledge is up to date and advice given is in line with the law and best practice
Ensure all employee relations cases are actioned in a timely manner
Support and lead on HR change initiatives, as required
Implement and update a HR KPI Dashboard
Administer and analyse the annual employee survey
Undertake any other duties that may be requiredRequirements - Skills / Qualifications / Experience:
At least 2 years' experience in a HR at a similar level
CIPD Certificate/Level 3 Foundation in People Practice (or higher) would be preferred or alternatively a good-track record in the HR field
Good work ethic and positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of the business
Managing shifting priorities and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Team player but equally comfortable working from own initiative
Previous health and safety knowledge / experience would also be beneficialIn return, our Client offers an attractive pay package along with further employment benefits including:
Full training and development (inc. professional HR support)
Career progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
8 weeks annual holiday
20% discount on our food and drink
Free parking
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity, please apply now.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment