Generalist HR Advisor

Our client has a successful history over a long period of time offering a valuable service to the wider community and many of their employees are working in their life choice careers where they can make a real difference. Our client offers a culture that supports and invests in their people, encouraging internal progression and development and a strong people team driven culture. The HR department is a close-knit supportive positive team, and they work really well together.

This is a great environment to work in offering an opportunity to work in a varied role where no two days will be the same and allows exposure to different types of stakeholder and business activities covering the whole breath of HR in a busy operational setting.

The role of the HR Advisor is a "true generalist" hybrid working HR role covering all areas of HR and will require some local travel to local sites as and when required. The role reports to the HR Manager who reports directly into the senior executive team.

The role will offer variety and cover day to day HR responsibility across; ER, case management, performance management, sickness and absence management, change management, policy and procedure implementation, legislation relating to recruitment - support with onboarding/offboarding, interviewing, contracts, writing and posting Job adverts, advising and supporting Managers and key stakeholders in HR policies and procedures and mentoring/advising stakeholders in all things HR. There will be a lot of interaction with various different operational Stakeholders at all levels and HR is very much integrated into the business. This role offers an exceptional breath of HR experience across all areas of HR!

THE CANDIDATE:
CIPD level 5 (or working towards).
At least 2 years operational HR generalist experience working in a busy HR department.
Can demonstrate experience in case management, performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes and talent management.
Able to analyse statistical information and provide accurate relevant reports/advice.
Excellent IT skills using Word / Excel / Spreadsheets / PowerPoint and HRIS.
Up to date knowledge of current employment legislation.
Can demonstrate working in an accurate manner, can prioritise work, work autonomously and capable of making decisions. (Capable of running your own desk and responsibilities and taking control of your own diary to deliver the HR service to your stakeholders).
Strong team player in the HR department (ideas person and looking to make improvements where appropriate).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effective communication at all levels.
Capable of showing strong business acumen and commercialism - showing a real interest in how a business works and a strong understanding of the different roles and responsibility of staff.

THE BENEFITS:
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (hybrid working role)
Location: Hull, this role would also suit HR candidates from the South Yorkshire region
Excellent holiday allowance
Health insurance
Pension


THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.