HR Specialist

Description:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and compassionate HR Advisor to join a dynamic team in Plymouth. Reporting to the Head of People, the HR Advisor will play a critical role in managing employee relations, absence management, recruitment, and routine HR matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.

• Oversee absence and leave policies, including short-term and long-term sick leave management.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

• Support recruitment processes, from handling queries to interviewing and selecting candidates.

• Manage employee well-being, grievances, disciplinaries, and inductions.

• Prepare and distribute documents on HR policies and procedures.

• Work with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to source and assess candidates.

• Assist in new employee onboarding and induction via the L&D team.

• Conduct investigations and provide advice on complex employee relations issues.

• Perform HR administration tasks, including managing apprentice programs and employee lifecycle events like promotions, transfers, and exits.

• Handle HR queries and ensure sensitive data is managed appropriately.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• CIPD Level 3 certification or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR, covering multiple disciplines.

• Strong HR knowledge, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Integrity, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and a team-player mindset.

• Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and suggest process improvements.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Workplace Pension

• Life Assurance

• Company Sick Pay Scheme

• Long-Term Service Awards

• Training & Development Opportunities

• Carers Concierge Support

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

• Employee Assistance Program / MHFA Support