HR Advisor

The Job Role

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to assist in the delivery of HR support.  This operational role will be responsible for advice and support with mid-level employee relations issues and compliance matters; providing initial advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, employment law and best practice before escalating complex cases to the HR Manager. 

Role Responsibilities

• Support the HR manager in delivery of employee relations training to the management group including monitoring of mandatory training completion.
• Support the HR Manager with ensuring HR polices and protocol are up to date and legally compliant including the staff handbook.
• Support employee relations issues, by gathering evidence or information and drafting reports for disciplinaries, grievances or capability issues.
• Assist with processing leavers and exit interviews.
• Checking absence management and administration including monitoring triggers.
• Assist with the implementation of HR projects, including employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain and update HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy.
• Minute taking on formal meetings.
• Assist with recruitment activities such as positing job adverts, screening candidates and interviewing.
• Supporting departmental audits (e.g. GDPR and employment law compliance).
• Assist with right to work and other compliance documentation and training.
• Assist visa and immigration issues to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Supporting the management and administration of employee work visa sponsorship and relevant work permits.
• Assist with processing DBS requirements for appropriate staff.
• Assist with the administration of Company Business Charge Cards.
• Assist the Administrative Secretary with the control and administration of Company fleet vehicles.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or;
• Level 3 or above management certification with Management Institute (CMI) or Institute of Leadership & Manager (ILM).
• Previous HR experience – minimum of 2 years+ in an advisory, officer or generalist role.
• Experience in handling employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries an absence management. 
• Experience advising managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and onboarding.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply employment legislation.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases/workloads
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

Full Time Position

• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.