HR Advisor - Manchester

Top reasons to work as HR Advisor for this client:

• Basic salary to £31k
• Car allowance
• Monday – Friday | 35 hour week
• 25 days annual holiday
• Good benefits: discounted mobile, Perk scheme, Pension and Bupa
• Good working mix of Head Office and regional retail stores across North-West
• Stand-alone HR role reporting directly to the CEO of this growing SME
• Autonomy to shape, deliver and grow the role

Core responsibilities will typically include:

• Management of all HR issues, processes, procedures, and systems for the business.
• Advise, guide and support employees on all areas of HR.
• Coach managers to improve their knowledge and understanding.
• Own the recruitment and onboarding functions.
• Control of the HR system: ensuring starters/leavers are actioned and training delivered.
• Ensure inductions and probations are well managed and aligned with business expectations.
• Manage appraisals, evaluating against competency frameworks and development plans.
• Review and update internal policies, procedures, and handbook.
• Issue HR documents: employment contracts; pay reviews, Probation, and reference requests.
• Liaise with external training providers to ensure training aligns with business strategy.
• Manage the company pension scheme, absence and ‘Perkbox’ benefit scheme.
• Monthly payroll update to the Accounts teams regarding any HR changes to personnel.
• Maintain personnel files for the HR Team, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Collate data for the HR dashboard: sharing, analysing, and highlighting areas of focus.
• Manage the Employee Forum, attending meetings, ensuring the quality of content.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained electronically and distributed in a timely manner.
• Update, maintain and communicate changes to the HR section of the website and intranet.
• Complete the weekly internal HR Newsletter including any business updates and changes.
• Review and evaluate progress to the Investors in People framework.

Ideal Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• CIPD qualification or near completion.
• Experience of HR within telecoms, retail, call-centre, hospitality sector.
• Demonstrates resolve and confidence when reaching a judgement.
• Takes full ownership and responsibility for advisory activities relating to HR.
• Unique and motivational approach to day-to-day tasks.
• Takes a proactive approach to developing knowledge and skills within own profession
• Builds trust and respect within the business, lead for HR.
• Always seeks innovative ways of working.
• Is approachable, with an effective communication style with all stakeholders.
• Maintains a good knowledge of employment law and legislative updates.