HR Advisor

We are currently working with The West of England Combined Authority who are looking to recruit a HR Advisor.

Job: Hr Advisor

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £26.95 per hour via Umbrella Company, Inside IR35

Site presence: Hybrid – 2-3 days in office

You will ensure operational HR policies and procedures remain up to date with changes in employment legislation, developing user-friendly guidance and supporting line managers in their effective implementation

• Act as the lead for HR casework in your service area, being the first point of contact for all HR queries from managers seeking advice and support
• Provide advice, guidance and support to managers on conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings, managing performance improvement and capability issues, and supporting absence at work
• Provide advice, guidance and support to managers on handling probation periods, extension or failures, and support with the management of fixed term contracts
• Managing colleague lifecycle processes (onboarding, payroll, flexible working, leavers)
• Lead on delivery of some key generalist HR projects, including those linked to the People and Culture Improvement Programme
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Employment law, updating the wider HR team and internal policies/procedures following relevant case law or law update, as required

Qualifications and Knowledge 

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional HR qualification or experience
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, with experience managing and leading on employee relations cases, including restructures, redundancy, and dismissal
• Capable of independently planning and prioritising workload to meet a range of demands to time and quality
• Ability to make sound decisions based on established practice and professional judgement
• Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office to produce high quality reports and information to staff at all levels

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.