Group HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

For full job description, click here: Forsyths Job Description Group HR Advisor

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers on all employee relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant handling of HR matters across the Group.
• Conduct investigations, support hearings and take minutes at meetings as required.
• Develop, review, update and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes in employment law and recommended updates to company policies and procedures accordingly.
• Support managers with end-to-end recruitment and coordinate onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new employees.
• Support managers and provide guidance with appraisals, performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure consistency across HR systems.
• Lead and support the implementation of Group-wide HR projects and initiatives.

Person Specification

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role with a strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or Group Companies desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service focus and a positive attitude with the ability to build trusted relationships with managers and employees.
• Confidence to advise managers on a range of complex and sensitive matters, maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in managing HR documents and data.
• Strong organisational skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Full UK driving licence.