HR Advisor x 3

We are currently seeking an interim HR Advisor x 3, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
These positions can be based at either Blackfriars on London’s Victoria Embankment, just a short walk from Blackfriars tube/ Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2BA or Port Sunlight Wirral CH62 4UY These are full-time temporary roles until 31/12/#####, requiring 36.25/37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £41,500 - £46,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
Due to the urgent nature of these roles, we cannot accept any applications from candidates who have a longer notice period of 1 week.
We are looking for experienced HR Advisors to support with a large-scale consultation exercise which is likely to result in redundancies.
The primarily responsibility will be supporting business leaders and project leaders with collective consultation activity and supporting line managers with the individual consultation exercise for a large number of employees, along with any other people issues / employee relations cases arising from the change programme.
Supporting business leaders, line managers and employees with collective and individual consultation meetings (including any notice meetings, if applicable)
Planning and scheduling meetings in accordance with agreed timescales, preparing invite letters/emails and calendar invites
Script drafting, where applicable, and assisting with other relevant documentation or letter writing, where required
Briefing/coaching line managers and providing legally sound advice and guidance to employees and line managers, taking ownership of collating questions and obtaining answers
Taking ownership of ad-hoc issues and escalating high risk matters appropriately
Note taking in formal consultation meetings
Act as a first point of contact for employees affected by the change programme, and their line managers, providing continuity of support
Support with data capture to ensure accurate reporting to senior management for monthly change check-in meetings or ad-hoc requests for information
Support any administrative or transactional requirements associated with updating employee records, as required
Attend and support collective consultation meetings if required, taking notes and collating questions / feedback
Assisting with the production of Q&A documentation or other central comms to employees and/or line managers, where required
Support employees, inside and outside of their consultation meetings, with their questions or concerns
Coordination of follow-up paperwork, where required
Supporting day to day ER casework and BAU work, where required
Essential skills and experience:
Extensive knowledge and experience of redundancy processes and legislation
HR background
UK Employment Law knowledge
Operational change management experience
Strong ER casework background
Ability to work on own initiative, take ownership and drive activity at pace
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Competent with all Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly professional and confidential