HR Advisor

at  Feedwater

Title: HR ADVISOR
Reports to: MANAGING DIRECTOR
People Reporting To Holder: NONE
Job Purpose: To lead the HR Department to provide a comprehensive and professional HR service by providing support and guidance to Managers and employees, maintaining accurate records, handling an ER case load, assisting in recruitment, supporting with the delivery of training, fostering employee engagement and continuously looking to improve HR practices.

Areas of responsibility:

• First point of contact for all employees and managers for HR advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Advise, support and coach managers on all aspects of employee relations and operation of HR policies and procedures and escalate any non-compliance.
• Write or review all relevant notes and letters as required, sending them out in a timely manner alongside any supporting material.
• Support managers in monitoring sickness absence including assisting with return to work interviews, chasing up and filing fit notes and medical letters, arranging occupational health visits, implementing reasonable adjustments and instigating formal proceedings where necessary in accordance with HR policy and procedure.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and
• Maintain the HR Department SharePoint page ensuring it is kept up to date with events, training, policy or procedure change and regular news.
• Maintain accurate employee records including personnel files, HRIS data and documentation related to employee changes, promotions and terminations.
• To support any company reorganisations or department restructures as

• Help develop and maintain a robust sickness absence monitoring system supporting in regular reporting to Managers, Finance and Directors on levels of absence, identifying trends and seeking ways to lower and improve absence alongside Management Team/Board of Directors .

  1. Support the Business to identify development needs and support the sourcing/delivery of training as required.

• Work with managers to identify staffing requirements and succession planning and support in advertising positions including ensuring job descriptions are up to date, interview scheduling, helping with creating appropriate interview questions and gathering interview feedback.

• Implementing the employee onboarding process including supporting with offer letters, carrying out Right to Work checks, sending out contracts and relevant paperwork for completion and all associated processes.
• Arrange new starter inductions and oversee the delivery of relevant equipment including PPE, uniform, chemical test kits, mobile phones, IT and company vehicles ensuring all are documented in the employee file.
• Support Managers with employee probation ensuring that probation reviews are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the probationary period policy, all paperwork is maintained and provided to the employee and support through any formal probationary process including letter writing, attending meetings and advising managers on process.
• Manage HR budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources to support HR initiatives.
• Work with managers to address organisational challenges and implement change management initiatives.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate HR records and data including employee files, attendance levels and performance records identifying trends, seeking ways to improve and reporting findings to Managers.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a culture of belonging and promoting a diverse workforce.
• Foster a positive work culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee engagement and satisfaction within the HR department and wider company.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and departures

Please refer the Job description for details