We are seeking a qualified and experienced HR Advisor to join our client, a successful fast-paced SME at their site in Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds. This is a permanent, employed position working 40 hours per week from the office in Woolpit. 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes daily for lunch.

The Company

Our client is a privately owned, well-established commercial business operating in a fast-paced industry. They have a workforce of around 150 employees spread across a handful of sites in the UK and are continuing to grow. They have a friendly, professional culture and are a supportive employer who treat everyone equally

The Job

Reporting to the HR Manager, this newly created role will be working in a small HR department of three. The HR Advisor position has been created to aid the company's continued growth and expansion and is supported by a HR Administrator. Duties and responsibilities involve:

* Assist with talent acquisition and recruitment processes, and assist in managing onboarding processes.

* Provide support to employees in various HR related topics.

* Assist in development and implementation of HR policies.

* Undertake tasks around performance management.

* Providing advice and assistance to management

* Organise and participate in employee performance reviews including/ alongside HR Admin for minute/note taking.

* Maintain employee files and records in electronic format using our HR platform.

* Reporting on HR metrics

* Assist with updating/maintaining company policies and compliance.

* Promote employee benefits platform to improve employee engagement.

* Amendments to contracts when required.

* ER case load management.

* Conduct right to work & DBS checks.

* Absence management procedure including RTW meetings.

* Employee health & wellbeing MHFA

* Maternity/Paternity/Parental leave management

* Consulting with OH and referrals

* Conducting exit interviews

* Assist with development of HR platform, incorporating ATS. Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR system and practices in the organisation.

* Assist, and advise on training and development.

* Assist with payroll administration.

Requirements

This role requires an approachable, professional person who is able to conduct their work to high standards including surrounding confidentiality, as well as:

* CIPD Level 5 minimum, plus a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in a HR role (essential)

* Understanding of general HR policies and procedures

* Good knowledge of MS office and HR systems

* Good active listening skills

* Aptitude in problem solving

* Understanding people and coaching

* Experience of grievance, disciplinary, capabilities cases

* Good understanding of EDI

* Adaptable and resilient

Due to the company's location, it is essential that candidates wishing to apply have their own mode of transport and live within a reasonably commutable distance of the site already.

In Return

Our client is offering a competitive salary (details available on request), plus the chance for long-term progression and professional development in a growing business. There is also a good benefits package available. Holiday allowance is statutory entitlement of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays, but increases with service up to an additional 5 days over 10 years.

How to Apply

Please apply to Kate Howes through our website or via CV Library.

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We've been in business for 13 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years' recruitment experience between us. We're friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here, we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, the employer. We act as the 'introducers', so if you are successful, you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions? Get in touch!

GDPR

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