People / HR Advisor - 9 Months FTC

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People/ HR Advisor - 9 month FTC

As a People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of the employee experience—championing a culture of respect, fairness, and engagement. You’ll partner with managers and employees alike, offering expert guidance, resolving challenges, and helping to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

Duties include:

  • Facilitate training sessions and workshops for managers 
  • Providing expert guidance and support to both Managers and Supervisors on employee relation
  • Provide support and cover for payroll activities when required, maintaining a working knowledge of HR and payroll systems (including Workday), ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll processes and deadlines.
  • Ensure consistent application of policies, agreements and procedures across the organisation and project
  • Manage and track absence cases, working to reduce costs and improve attendance rates
  • Continue the creation, revision, and distribution of HR documentation
  • Support the implementation of the organisation’s People Strategy in partnership with the People team
  • Regularly review and update HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure compliance and relevance
  • Ensure GDPR compliance in HR processes whilst completing regular data protection training and supporting the Data Compliance Officer (DCO)
  • Provide support during disciplinary and grievance hearings, including advising managers and taking detailed notes.
  • Responsible for the Occupational Health referral process and coordinating with health professionals when necessary.
  • Plan and conduct employee inductions, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
  • Champion employee feedback initiatives such as the Colleague Surveys and Colleague Connect.
  • Display drive, energy and passion to continually enhance the performance of the department alongside the business requirements.

 Essential:

·       Strong understanding of IT, including MS Office packages.

·       Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.

·       Flexibility regarding working hours in a 24/7 business.

·       Experience dealing with Trade Unions and Industrial Relations.

·       Valid Driving Licence.

·       CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

·       MHFA qualification or equivalent experience.

·       Experience using Workday HR system.

·       Knowledge of the transport sector.