HR Advisor

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term, 6-month, with possibility of extension depending on business requirements

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Insurance
• Support, honesty and integrity

Location: The CIWM offices at Quadra, 500 Pavilion Drive, Northampton Business Northampton NN4 7YJ with the possibility to work from home

Start date: April 2024

Our client, The Charted Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), has an opportunity for a HR Advisor who will be committed to CIWM’s values of Collaboration, Consideration, Adaptation, Creativity and Determination.

The HR Advisor will support and deliver objectives of the Policy, Media and Education Team, whilst working collaboratively with all other parts of the organisation as required. You will organise, electronically upload and maintain employee records and databases whilst also providing support to both employees and managers, contributing to a positive work culture and effective management of human capital. You will implement and communicate HR policies, mediate employee conflicts, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all HR employee documentation is present, organised and securely stored.
• Migrating all personnel documents and data to a new HR portal.
• Review and ensure company policies and procedures are relevant.
• Ensuring that CIWM maintains a HR calendar of activity, to maintain compliance with all HR and Health and Safety requirements.
• Coach and support managers in performance management, disciplinaries, grievances and managing absence.
• Drive the recruitment and induction process, ensuring it embeds the CIWM way.
• Maintain employee relations and identify areas of improvement.
• Provide a comprehensive HR service to the leadership and management team.
• Drive the training and development agenda and identify areas of need.
• Undertake any other such appropriate duties as required by your line manager.

Expected experience and competencies we would like to see from you:

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with employees, managers, and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: You will need to be empathetic, approachable, and skilled in building rapport to effectively address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and foster positive relationships.
• Knowledge of Employment Law: A solid understanding of relevant employment laws and regulations is essential, preferably CIPD qualified.
• Organisational and Administrative Skills: You must be well-organised and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Given the dynamic nature of HR and organisational needs, HR Advisors should be adaptable and able to respond effectively to changes, whether they are related to policies, procedures, or workforce dynamics.
• Confidentiality: You will often deal with sensitive information, so maintaining confidentiality and discretion is critical.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to gather, analyse, and interpret data related to HR metrics, employee feedback, and performance evaluations is important for making informed decisions and improving HR processes over time.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with HR software and systems for managing employee records is desirable.

The CIWM seek to recruit people who support and trust each other, are approachable, keep an open mind to new ideas, listen, respect and value the views of others. Always aim to have a positive mindset and, where challenge is needed, to do so respectfully and constructively. Be mindful and considerate of the pressures and deadlines we all face, offering support and checking in with each other. Have the belief that you can succeed by being solutions-focused and persevere even when things get tough. Look forward, embrace feedback, act with honesty and integrity in everything you do and have fun!

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the requirement for visa sponsorship or funded relocation.

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and a personal statement, giving an indication of your current remuneration and explaining your suitability for the role.

The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of our closing date, you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.