About the job

About the Company

At Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), we're committed to delivering safe, secure and sustainable solutions for the UK's nuclear legacy. We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our people-focused HR team and support the delivery of high-quality HR services across the organisation.

About the Role

As an HR Advisor, you will partner with designated business areas to provide practical, timely and business-focused HR advice and support. Working closely with HR Business Partners, you'll manage employee relations matters, support people initiatives, analyse workforce trends and help managers deliver positive outcomes for their teams. This role is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days in the office at Herdus House, Westlakes Science Park, Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice on policies, procedures, employment law and best practice.
• Support and lead on employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Coach and advise managers to build capability and confidence in managing people matters.
• Monitor and support absence management, occupational health referrals and wellbeing activities.
• Analyse HR data and metrics, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support annual pay review and bonus processes within designated business areas.
• Deliver HR workshops, training sessions and HR surgeries across the business.
• Support HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage family leave and flexible working requests in line with policy and legislation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted HR contact.
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