HR Advisor

Were seeking an experienced HR Advisor to undertake comprehensive HR Advisory and employer relations advice to managers.

• To provide first level professional advice and support to ensure changes to workforce structures and working practices are managed in accordance with policies.
• To support the HR Business Partners in the implementation of appropriate HR and OD interventions that support employee engagement and improve performance outcomes.
• To provide first level of HR support for employee relations queries and case work against policies and procedures.
• To contribute to workforce planning activity using information and insight on workforce needs and providing solutions and support to develop performance and productivity.
• To support the training, learning and development needs of employees and those working to deliver priorities.
• To work with management teams ensuring that processes are executed efficiently and effectively and in accordance with policies and agreed procedures.
• To provide support to HR and OD projects and activities to improve the HR service, developing the organisation as a great place to work and employer of choice.
• To help ensure good working relationships with TU representatives, to deliver effective business resolutions and outcomes and minimise workplace disputes.
• To provide professional advice and support to managers on all aspects of HR and OD policy and practice, in line with the Workforce Strategy.
• To maintain accurate and objective records of all HR activity and interventions in accordance with agreed procedures and practice.
• To undertake effective diagnosis of HR and OD issues and to take action to mitigate risks and to avoid repetition or escalation of issues.
• To research and develop HR policies to meet organisational and legislative needs.
• To work with the administrative support to the service and ensure timely and accurate information and advice for staff and managers.

CandidatesWe are seeking experienced HR Advisors with a solid background of employer relations case work and ideally good data management skills.

• Member of CIPD (post grad level qualified or working towards)
• Understand people management policy and practice and have some experience of advising managers in a large organisation.
• Experience of research, development and implementation of pragmatic and business focused HR policies.
• The ability to undertake training needs analysis to support change.
• Understand the principles of workforce planning and how this contributes to organisational effectiveness.
• Understanding equality issues in the workplace.
• Experience of managing positive employee relations.
• Experience of interpreting and presenting HR data and information to enable effective decision-making.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of voluntary, private and public sector partners and stakeholders to deliver shared objectives
• Experience of providing balanced professional HR advice and guidance to managers and supporting managers at all levels in employment matters.
• Understanding and commitment to using digital and web-based solutions to improve productivity and performance.
• Excellent level of IT literacy to be able to use self-service, digital user platforms and applications and MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present data and information clearly.
• The ability to handle standard employee relations issues and resolve workplace conflicts, case work and disputes.

• The role is offered on a temporary basis via Hays with an initial contract until Dec 29th and then further extension until 31st March 2025.
• Full-Time - 37 hours
• Hybrid/flexible working with a requirement to work in an office in Southampton

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