Human Resources Advisor

at  CHOICE SUPPORT

Are you a hardworking, flexible and experienced People professional?
Are you able to make a difference in a busy and varied generalist role?
Do you have experience, thorough knowledge and an in depth understanding of People processes and practices in a medium-large sized organisation?
Are you able to work proactively and on your own initiative?
If you can answer yes to all these questions, then this People Advisor opportunity just might be for you!

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative, is hard working, highly motivated and organised. The workload for this role is busy and varied and it is important that you can therefore demonstrate resilience, a positive energy, an ability to prioritise your workload and remain calm despite different demands on your time.
It is important that you are a strong team player, and you will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
You will have excellent IT skills, using Microsoft office packages, particularly outlook, word, excel, Sharepoint and the internet and will have had experience of and be comfortable with working with computerised HR databases.
You will ideally have already worked in a remote role (working mostly from home), will have a suitable workplace to use at home and be happy to do this.
This is a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend some meetings, team-days and services in Bromley, Kent, London & Hampshire. Ideally you will be based in the Kent area, you will have access to a car and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices if/when required.
We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview - if you believe you meet this criterion, please contact a member of the People & Performance team to discuss this with them.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? Please note we can not offer sponsorship.
• Please explain your experience of advising on matters such as disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, capability, whistleblowing, managing probation and flexible working.

Experience:

• HR Advisory: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPD (preferred)
• UK manual driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maidstone ME14 1UT
Application deadline: 30/01/2025
Reference ID: PA

This is a 1 year fixed term contract, you will have at least two years’ experience of working as a People Advisor in a similar role, including:
Supporting and advising managers to deal with a wide range of employee relations matters such as: Disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, capability, whistleblowing, managing probation and flexible working.
Providing a consistent, effective and confidential service for the managers and staff of the Choice Support Group within agreed timescales.
Ensuring compliance with Choice Support policies and procedures and current employment law providing advice to managers on policies and procedures.
Supporting line managers in all aspects of the timely recruitment and selection of staff
There is also the opportunity to develop and be involved in project work such as Health and Wellbeing.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Kent, home based - covering the South East but must be prepared to work from Choice support office (in Maidstone) and attend services as required.