HR Advisor

at  Alliance Automotive Group

We are looking for a HR Advisor to join our team based in Milton Keynes.
This role will be responsible for managing and effectively resolving a large number of employee relations cases in compliance with company policies and procedures.
You will have responsibility for managing a client group of c1000 employees within a geographical region.
This role will require exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Due to the nature of this role and the requirement to attend sites across England, a driving license would be extremely advantaous.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a high volume of employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring timely resolution of issues while maintaining compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and other related issues; gather relevant documentation, interview involved parties, and assess credibility of information provided.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relation matters, including disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Create and implement appropriate action plans to address employee relations issues; recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, or other corrective measures as needed.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops to educate managers on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and workforce management strategies.
• Draft, review, and maintain accurate and confidential employee relations documentation, including investigation reports, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary records.
• Work with line managers to ensure that absences are maintained within acceptable limits uilising the occupational health team where appropriate.

To be successful in this role:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with a focus on employee relations
• CIPD level 3 (Level 5 desirable)
• Proven experience in handling high volume of employee relations cases with successful outcomes, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to independently assess situations and provide sound recommendations in line with our company policies
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 35,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland.
AAG is owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the number one parts distribution business in North America, leading to an increased level of synergies helping achieve record growth

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a high volume of employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring timely resolution of issues while maintaining compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and other related issues; gather relevant documentation, interview involved parties, and assess credibility of information provided.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relation matters, including disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Create and implement appropriate action plans to address employee relations issues; recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, or other corrective measures as needed.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops to educate managers on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and workforce management strategies.
• Draft, review, and maintain accurate and confidential employee relations documentation, including investigation reports, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary records.
• Work with line managers to ensure that absences are maintained within acceptable limits uilising the occupational health team where appropriate

To be successful in this role:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with a focus on employee relations
• CIPD level 3 (Level 5 desirable)
• Proven experience in handling high volume of employee relations cases with successful outcomes, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to independently assess situations and provide sound recommendations in line with our company policies
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with employees, managers, and other stakeholders