Vacancy details

Overview

Our client is a large, established organisation with sites nationwide.  They are looking to recruit an experienced HR and ER Advisor based in the North East to work as part of the HR team and partner with stakeholders at all levels to drive an effective, first-class HR service.

You will partner with designated site managers across the North East region, offering hands-on HR guidance and driving a proactive approach to Employee Relations.  The role is primarily home-based with weekly regional travel and some national travel required.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of HR, main responsibilities include:

• Working as part of the HR team to provide an effective and efficient HR service to all business areas.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure HR is able to support the business objectives.
• Coach and Mentor line managers in all people management related activity including: Disciplinary and Grievance; Performance Management; Terms & Conditions.
• Manage and resolve complex and escalated Employee Relations matters.
• Monitoring and managing absence management and performance management cases.
• Be involved in a suite of HR initiatives supporting the HR Lead in the delivery and communication element.
• Deliver HR related training to management teams.
• Identify any trends within HR reports, resolving issues and suggesting ways of continuous improvement.

Person Specification

The successful applicant will:

• Have a proven track record of delivering a high standard of HR service from within a commercial environment.
• Have demonstrable experience at the HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor level and be confident in managing Employee Relation matters.
• Be resilient, approachable and engaging with people at all levels across the organisation.
• Be a self-starter and able to effectively manage their own diary.
• Be mobile and comfortable with regional travel and occasional national travel.

Contact Consultant

Katie Nevin