Senior HR Advisor (Manufacturing)

Based: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Scale up business with huge investment made in a brand new state of the art manufacturing facility for 2022 and a number of exciting product launches into 2023/24 and beyond

The Role: the successful candidate will provide crucial support to the Head of HR in the full HR lifecycle across the global business. This role will primarily take a lead on HR activities at the Newton Aycliffe manufacturing facility with principal accountability for supporting stakeholders in the Operations function. In addition to this however the postholder will support a wide range of HR Projects and provide first line support for managers and peers across the full organisation.

Accountabilities

Coach, support, mentor and develop managers in the application of HR policies and practices, provide advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk and encourage positive employee relations.
In liaison with people managers, provide advice and guidance on job design, recruitment, on boarding, restructuring and redeployment processes, advising on best practice, company procedures and appropriate legislation.
Lead and support end-to-end recruitment processes.
Develop and deliver Company Onboarding programme.
Provide first line generalist HR advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures, with a view to resolving matters on advice.
To provide HR and admin support to investigating and hearing managers in the management of casework; specifically conduct, capability and grievance matters.
Provide advice and guidance on occupational health referrals, absence management issues and return to work cases to managers.
Develop policies and procedures and ensure compliance with legislative updates.
Own the Performance Review process covering Probationary Reviews, Mid-Year Reviews and Annual Appraisals.
Produce quarterly Pulse Surveys, analysing results and presenting findings.
Implement Learning & Development plans for the site (in conjunction with Head of HR), aimed at addressing competency gaps and building capability, both functional and behavioural.
Devise and deliver HR training across all levels of the organisation.
Actively participate, contribute and progress HR Projects and initiatives.
Deliver Change Management initiatives from end-to-end as directed by the Head of HR.
Management and maintenance of HR Systems including HRIS and excel trackers in Sharepoint.
Management Reporting.
Support the Payroll and HR Officer with administration of the department.
Support the Head of HR and Line Managers through the annual bonus and merit cycle and drafting correspondence to be issued to employee’s each year.
Manage internal communication for the HR function including administration of the HR Intranet site.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

Minimum Level 5 qualification (e.g. Bachelors Degree) in an HR or Business discipline (preferrably CIPD accredited qualification)
Good generalist understanding of the HR function with knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines (employee engagement and well-being, performance management, Employee Relations, Resourcing etc.)

Technical/Professional Experience:

Previous experience in a HRBP or Senior HR Advisor level role (minimum 5 years, preferrably gained in a fast-paced manufacturing environment)
Good HRMS knowledge/Reporting skills
Strong UK Employment law knowledge and best practice
Intermediate Excel and Powerpoint user, able to manipulate large data sets and present for board packs
Experience of recruitment interviewing and assessment
Experience resolving complex employee relations issues

Core Skills:

Strong interpersonal, communication and project delivery skills
Strong customer service focus
Independent & self-motivated
Ability to work autonomously and flexibly, a strong team player
Influencing, persuading, coaching and negotiating skills
Evidence in building strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Can operate effectively within a fast paced, evolving business

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