HR Advisor (HR Generalist)

GBR Recruitment are working exclusively with a well established long standing Engineering company within the South-west of the UK, recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor (CIPD L3 minimum) to join their small HR team in a stand alone 360 degree HR role.

You will support all HR, ER, Employee Engagement, L&D activities whilst promoting a positive working culture across all areas of the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a true HR Generalist role, where no day is the same & where you get involved in many HR projects as well as the general day to day HR / ER support.

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

The HR Advisor within our clients well established progressive Engineering company, will need to assist with all operational HR, ER activities, supporting business managers and partnering with the Group HR Manager. You will mainly work alone and therefore will need to be comfortable in handling activities on a day-to-day basis, but there are support mechanisms in place to ensure you receive any guidance and support you may need in the role.

You will need to be self-sufficient and comfortable dealing with people at all levels. The role will be supported with a direct reporting line to the Group HR Manager.

DUTES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide a broad generalist HR Service
• Promote standardisation and consistency in the application of HR processes
• Support with Employee Relations issues, to include Grievance, Appeals, Disciplinaries and Investigation hearings
• Work closely with the Group HR Manager to monitor, review and update policies in line with current legislation
• Processing of monthly payroll
• Undertake HR administration duties

• Provide advisory support to line managers and employees on all HR matters, supporting employee relations and promoting positive working practices
• Manage and promote effective recruitment methods
• Ensure effective onboarding for new starters from induction to reviews
• Partner with Group HRM to identify L&D solutions and deliver L&D workshops
• Assist Group HRM with annual Performance Review cycle
• Assist Group HRM with specific ad-hoc projects
• Support various Company special events or programmes and assist the HR team with HR projects and assignments

ATTRIBUTES:

• CIPD L3 minimum qualification
• 360 Degree HR Generalist
• Ideally from Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction or similar (not a must)
• Strong knowledge of current Employment Law / Legislation
• Can communicate at all levels

Great role, commutable from Yeovil, Taunton, Tiverton, Chard, Ilminster, Sherborne, Langport, Axminster, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Wincanton, Glastonbury, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Burnham on Sea, Shepton Mallet & other areas close to these across Somerset / the South West of the UK.

Interviews to take place ASAP, with a near on immediate start for the right person.