Hr advisor

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) Sunderland Monday to Friday GBP37,000 - GBP40,000 Depending on experience Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, Sunderland and HR Director, China, the role requires a versatile, diverse and experienced HR Advisor who has a proven successful record of leading and delivering all aspects of HR to join us on a temporary basis for Maternity cover. Main Duties/Responsibilities include: * Take responsibility of the full recruitment process across the business and manage ongoing recruitment requirements. * Continuously monitor existing HR policies and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes and implement new policies and procedures and change where necessary. * Implement, operate and monitor HR practices, policies and procedures which are legally compliant and best practice for the business interests. * Management of informal and formal employee relations including dispute resolution, discipline, grievance, absence management and performance management. * Provide first line advice on current and existing HR matters to all line management employees, support fellow managers at meetings when and if required. * Working alongside all departments to co-ordinate training, learning and development. * Develop and oversee the appraisal program for all employees, to ensure it drives high performance within teams. * Take responsibility of the employee onboarding program including, induction and training, supported by the management team. * Assist Finance and applicable third parties with payroll queries and provide payroll related information when required. * Communicate with Head Office on HR related matters. * Deliver on the company and department KPI rsquo;s. * Manage employee data internally through HR Management Systems. * Where and when necessary work with external third parties, connected to the Company * Provide data, insight and recommendations on HR initiatives that can be leverages to strengthen business results. * Actively assist with HR projects including wellbeing, employee engagement, reward and recognition, salary benchmarking and diversity etc. * To adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures and the Company Health and Safety Policy at all times * To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Plant Manager/HR Director * To represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times. Requirements * Prioritisation and time management * Proven track record as a HR generalist, ideally in a fast paced manufacturing environment * CIPD qualified * Up to date knowledge of employment law * Ability to communicate to all levels, internally and externally * Experience of using HR management systems * Problem solving skills * Recruitment and selection experience * Ability to innovate and create process and procedures * Experience of designing, and writing HR policies, procedures and contracts of employment * Ability to support Management * Adaptability flexibility ndash; willing to work on a variety of projects