Job Description
Role: HR Advisor / Generalist
Location: Manchester
12-month FTC
Hybrid Role
My client, a technology driven solutions provider to the global energy industry is looking to appoint an HR Advisor / Generalist.
You will work in partnership with the business to provide specialist support for key internal clients across multiple sites in the UK. Part of the Corporate team you will be based at their Manchester site.
Your knowledge of Generalist HR together with your ability to develop effective working relationships, influence and coach Managers will act as a strong foundation in this role.
As HR Generalist you will support the HR Team to equip key stakeholders with appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage their people in line with their people plans e.g., absence management, performance management, talent management and provide project management support and HR expertise to the business with specific related projects. By providing transactional advice and support (employee relations, terms and conditions and creation of reports) you will improve cost and efficiency, clarify accountabilities, and empower delivery of great customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HR Employee Relations support and act as first point of contact for all HR queries
- Support the HR Team with development/implementation of KPI’s/Business Plan
- In conjunction with Management interpret the metrics and adapt the plan to address the issues/corrective actions
- Work closely with HR Team across the business to monitor, review and update all policies & procedures and documentation in line with company Standards, current legislation, and best practice
- Educate and support Management on HR Processes, policies & procedures e.g., absence management
- Conduct Employee Relations in conjunction with Management in line with company policies & Procedures
- Understand the boundaries/policies & procedures and escalate any Risks to HR Business Partner
- Provide an advisory service to employees ensuring that they are fully aware of their rights and entitlements
- Ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements
- Support the People Plan, action appropriate deliverables within an agreed timeframe e.g., absence management, talent management
Qualifications:
- Working towards CIPD Accreditation (desirable)
- Degree business related subject (desirable)
- HND/HNC business related subject (essential)
Experience:
- HR Generalist experience; Employee Relations (essential)
- Good understanding of HR Policy & Practice and current employment legislation (essential)
- Working as part of a team and standalone (essential)
- Proven ability to consistently deliver within a fast moving and highly pressurised environment (essential)
- TU experience desirable
- Analyse data to demonstrated intuitive thinking to make the right commercial decisions (essential)
- Working in a matrix organisational structure (desirable)
- Oil & Gas/Services experience (desirable)
- Understanding of the business and how it works and how HR adds value to the bottom line (desirable)
Skills, Training and Specialist Knowledge:
- Good communication skills; written and oral (essential)
- Computer literacy - including good command of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook (essential)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester