Senior HR Advisor

We are recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor to work for a well-established and growing automotive manufacturing customer of ours in Warwick.

Job Purpose:

The Senior HR Advisor will provide generalist HR guidance across all areas of the business, as well as playing a key role in mentoring junior staff within the HR department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to);

Employee Relations:

• Handle complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, medical capability, and TUPE.


• Provide sound advice and recommendations to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including HR policies, procedures, and best practice to maintain a positive work environment.

Legal Compliance:

• Maintain up to date knowledge of employment law, case law and HR best practice.


• Advise management on legal implications and risk mitigation.

Policy Development and Communication:

• Participate in the development and review of HR policies and procedures.


• Communicate policies effectively to all employees, ensuring understanding and compliance.

Conflict Resolution:

• Mediate conflicts and disputes between employees or departments.


• Investigate complaints or grievances and recommend mutually acceptable solutions while upholding company policies and values.

Employee Support:

• Support the employee relations team and management in offering additional guidance and support to employees dealing with work-related concerns and personal matters.


• Facilitate communication between employees and management to resolve issues and improve morale.

Management:

• Provide guidance and support to managers on conducting performance reviews and addressing performance issues sensitively.


• Advise managers in the development and implementation of improvement plans.

Employee Engagement:

• Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.


• Assist with organising employee events, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to gauge morale and identify areas for improvement.

Employee Wellbeing Programs:

• Assist HR and management to establish and implement employee wellbeing initiatives in line with company standards and values.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and provide all required paperwork prior and subsequent to formal hearings in line with timeframes set out in company policies and the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA).


• Prepare reports and analysis on employee relations metrics, trends, and outcomes.

Training and Development:

• Design and deliver training sessions for employees and managers to enhance their skills and knowledge.


• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on effective employee relations practices.

Essential pre-requisites

• Up-to-date knowledge or employment law, case law and HR best practice.


• Proven experience in a generalist HR position.


• Experience handling complex employee relations matters / conflict resolution, including note taking and formal document drafting.


• Familiarity with wellbeing program development and implementation.


• Achieved CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Desirable pre-requisites

• CIPD Level 7 certification.


• Knowledge and experience working with Mitrefinch.


• Experience of HR data analysis.


• Experience of working within a manufacturing or garage / service environment.

Other requirements

• Ability to cover the following hours: Mon – Thurs: 08:00– 16:30 (8 hours) Friday 08:00 – 13:00 (5 hours) 37 hours per week ½ hour lunch break Mon – Thurs