Hr advisor

Position: HR Advisor Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required) Location: Hemel Hempstead (4 days on-site, 1 day home working) Travel: Occasional travel to other sites Overview: Extrastaff are currently recruiting for a a HR Advisor. Based in Hemel Hempstead, you #39;ll support a network and play a pivotal role in enhancing employee experience. You #39;ll work closely with HR Managers and the management team, providing comprehensive HR services. With exciting changes ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow alongside a thriving business. Key Responsibilities: * Provide credible HR advice and generalist support across the network. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders, becoming a respected Advisor. * Coach and support management on performance management and capability issues. * Foster a collaborative relationship with the Trade Union and management. * Advise on HR policies, processes, and employment legislation. * Handle employee relations issues, including absence, disciplinary, and grievance meetings. * Support recruitment and selection to ensure balanced team composition. * Assist in creating development and people plans with HR and Site Managers. * Deliver induction training for new starters. * Perform HR administration tasks (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, referencing). * Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with GDPR. Essential Criteria: * Significant experience in complex employee relations cases. * CIPD Qualified or working towards qualification. * Proven HR experience in a similar role. * Creative and pragmatic decision-making skills. * Flexible approach to working hours (24-hour operation). * Experience in a unionised environment is highly desirable. * Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation. * Strong skills in Microsoft Office. * Excellent organizational skills and initiative. * Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites. Benefits: * Competitive salary * Enhanced pension scheme with increasing contributions over time and life assurance policy (up to 4x basic salary) * Discretionary bonus scheme * 25 days annual leave, increasing with service * Employee Assistance Program * Eye care vouchers and retail discounts (up to 20% across the UK) * Internal training programs and development opportunities