HR Advisor; FTC)

Position: HR Advisor (FTC)
## HR Advisor (FTC)
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Macclesfield, United Kingdom:
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R13318##

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** Why work for us?
** Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
** Job Summary
** As HR Advisor you will be responsible for delivering a proactive and effective HR services to managers and colleagues at our UK based facilities. Reporting into the HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to all functions across the sites providing expert advice and guidance on a broad range of people matters.

The successful candidate will join Alkegen on a 12 month FTC to take ownership of day-to-day HR activities, ensuring consistent HR support across the business. Working independently and building strong relationships with operational teams, you will manage a varied Employee Relations caseload, support organisational change initiatives and help drive a positive employee experience.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who is confident working autonomously within a fast-paced operational environment and is comfortable travelling regularly between sites.
** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Employee Relations
*** Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of Employee Relations matters, including:
* Disciplinary investigations and hearings
* Grievances* Absence management
* Performance management
* Flexible working requests
* Capability processes
* Appeals* Conduct workplace investigations and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
* Ensure all ER matters are managed fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policies.
* Support managers through complex and sensitive employee issues.
** HR Business Support
*** Act as a key contact for HR queries across multiple UK locations.
* Build strong relationships with managers and leadership teams to provide practical HR advice.
* Coach and support managers in people management best practice.
* Support recruitment activities, onboarding and workforce planning where required.
* Assist with succession planning and talent development initiatives.
** Change Management
*** Support managers and employees through ongoing organisational change.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies throughout change activities.
** Employee Engagement
*** Support initiatives to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.
* Promote company values and help foster a positive workplace culture.
* Support employee communications and engagement activities across sites.
** HR Administration & Compliance
*** Ensure accurate HR records and documentation are maintained.
* Support HR reporting and analysis as required.
* Signpost employees to the HR ticketing system on Workday and support with resolving cases.
* Creation of employee contracts and other documentation related to the employee lifecycle.
* Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal policies.
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