This is an amazing opportunity to excel as a HR Advisor in an established HR team, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.
We are looking for a dedicated, reliable and proactive HR Advisor to advise and support our Environment and Safety.
You will assist management in the support, delivery and implementation of the HR strategy to deliver the SOCOTEC business plans.
Establishing relationships with key stakeholders, where you are the trusted 'go-to' person for HR Advice, thus promoting a positive ER culture within the business, whilst minimising risks.
Additionally, it is key you can work independently, as well as part of a team.
This person will be required to drive to sites across the UK, and so a full driving licence, valid in the UK is necessary.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to): Working closely with Managers in an advisory capacity to ensure that policies are fairly and consistently applied, particularly, absence, discipline, grievance, performance and capability.
Delivering commercial and pragmatic advice in line with company policy and employment law.
Managing own workload, keeping the HR Business Partner fully informed and escalating issues where appropriate.
Supporting the business with people matters including but not limited to, employee engagement, well-being, recruitment, retention, CSR, talent and succession.
Supporting SOCOTEC projects as required by the business strategy.
Responding to queries promptly, consistently and reliably.
Attending formal meetings at SOCOTEC sites, advising on policy, assessing risk, and producing comprehensive notes.
Working closely with the HR Shared Service team to deliver an accurate and efficient HR and Pay administration service by ensuring compliance with SOCOTEC policies and deadlines within appointed business unit.
Promote HR best practice within SOCOTEC.
Minimise risk at all times.
Support the achievement of all HR Key performance indicators, such as absence and turnover.
To be successful in this role, you will have: CIPD level 5 (desirable) Full driving licence GCSE English and Math (or equivalent) (desirable) Demonstrable experience of effectively managing a varied case load with multiple and changing priorities.
Good knowledge of ACAS best practice and employment law.
Ability to influence others.
Willingness to maintain own professional knowledge and skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Competent in the use of a range of IT systems including Microsoft Office packages, and HR Systems.
Experience of operating effectively in a multi-site environment Experienced gained within a testing and compliance industry.