HR - Wellbeing Specialist

Full Time - Perm

up to 30K DOE

Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs

Hybrid working available

Deeside

My established client based in Deeside seeks an experienced Absence and Well-being advisor to join their HR Department.

They are ideally seeking someone to be an advocate for the employment relationship supporting Employee Relations, well-being, D&I and reward, through the creation of transparent policies, and processes and undertaking relevant project work to drive engagement.

The ideal candidate will share best practices across the group and associated companies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/TASKS

* Act as a fully participating member of the HR team supporting HR and liaising and developing effective working relationships with wider stakeholders Manage a portfolio of cases, scheduling and prioritising activities based on the needs of each case and applicable deadlines or timescales

* Ensure good employment practice through the provision of clear advice and guidance in line with my client's HR policies, procedures and guidelines

* Adopt a pragmatic approach in offering solutions to managers, while recognising legal and regulatory requirements.

* Work autonomously whilst using your own initiative, on delegated work areas and where appropriate seek advice from senior colleagues when required

* Take every opportunity to coach managers in aspects of people management including communication, robust decision-making, fairness and consistency and application

* Reviewing and preparing (where appropriate) letters/ documents in readiness for and after formal meetings and providing feedback to Managers where required

* Ensure all case management details are recorded accurately on the Case Management System and that cases are managed pro-actively and driven through to conclusion and ensure personnel database reflects accurately

* Work collaboratively with your fellow HR Advisors colleagues to ensure consistency of approach and application of precedent

* Ensure all applicable SLAs are met/exceeded

* To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

SKILLS

* Ability to work remotely, autonomously and use own initiative

* Confident manner in dealing with a diverse range of people, using good interpersonal and credible influencing skills.

* Commercial acumen

* Effective stakeholder management with excellent verbal and written skills which can be tailored to be reflective of the audience

* Ability to quickly forge relationships, win trust and build confidence

* Managing conflict

* Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical and creative solutions

* Ability to prioritise work under pressure

* Good questioning and listening skills

Proficient with and comfortable using telephony and multiple technology platforms

* Coaching skills

* Self-management whilst maintaining one team ethos

* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

* Proven track record of managing a range of HR cases

* Demonstrable, comprehensive uo to date working knowledge of UK employment law and legislation and its implications for employers

* Confident communication with people at all levels, with a style that is clear, engaging, coaching and collaborative whilst at times of challenge can hold your own

* Demonstrate strong partnership working with a variety of stakeholders

* Ideally CIPD qualified (preferably Level 5)

* Experience in applying a commercial and pragmatic approach to providing HR risk-based solutions to difficult issues that arise within challenging situations

* Ability to work flexibly in an agile way to meet deadlines and respond positively and constructively to feedback

* Good analytical and problem-solving skills

My client offers excellent benefits which include:

A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package

25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday

Flexible working

Free Parking

Discounted gym membership

Charity fundraising events

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Please get in contact to have an informal discussion to allow you