HR Advisor

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We are looking for a HR Advisor on a 12 months’ fixed term contract to work alongside our HR Business Partners, HR Advisors and wider HR team to support and deliver a first-class HR service. You will be responsible for helping to deliver a full generalist service to employees across the Corporate and Business Services Platform’s within the Gateley Group.

The successful candidate will be able to build and form strong working relationships across all levels of employees to deliver an effective HR Service. You will report directly into the Senior HR Business Partner and will work closely to support and guide the Assistant HR Advisor and HR Administrator who also look after the Corporate and Business Services Platform’s. This role will be based at our Birmingham Head Office, with hybrid working available.

• Supporting the HR Business Partners, HR Advisors and wider HR team, acting as an ambassador for the Gateley Group and being pro‑active in the day to day management of employees to enable the Gateley Group to manage effectively.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to understand priorities and objectives relating to employee recruitment, interview processes and performance.
• Support relevant corporate and business services stakeholders.
• Supplement recruitment processes alongside the Recruitment Team.
• Conduct 6-week reviews for new starters and exit interviews for leavers.
• Support the company-wide 'Gateley Check Ins', promotion and pay review processes.
• Support stakeholders with employee relations matters, performance management cases and where necessary effectively plan and conduct disciplinary meetings.
• Provide advice on all employee relations matters.
• Manage employee absence and carry out return to work interviews.
• Support employee’s as they undergo and return from various forms of family leave, including maternity.
• Ownership and responsibility for ad‑hoc projects supporting the HR team and wider business.
• Knowledge, implementation and maintenance of company‑wide HR policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.
• Keeping up to date with Employment Legislation.
• Providing support and guidance to the HR administration team.

Our team of HR professionals work closely to support the group's business strategy. The team prides itself on supporting and driving our employees' personal and professional wellbeing to ensure they can maximise their full potential.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Two to three years' experience working in an HR Advisor level role, preferably within professional services.
• CIPD qualified (minimum level 5, level 7 would be advantageous).
• Demonstrable employee relations experience.
• Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels to include senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation/time management skills.
• Thrive within a pacy and progressive working environment.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• First class verbal and written communications skills.
• Proactive, resilient and self‑motivated approach towards work.
• Previous working knowledge of Midland iTrent HR System would be advantageous.
• Always maintain absolute confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Able to work effectively both on an individual level and as part of a team.

• With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty.
• We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.
• In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).
• Final…