HR Advisor

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We are currently recruiting for a HR Advisor to join our team.

Reporting to: Head of Finance.

Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

  • Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, including onboarding, performance management and off-boarding
  • Build strong working relationships across the business, delivering value-added services to management and employees
  • Provide HR guidance and support to management where necessary
  • Develop, implement and improve HR policies and procedures that comply with UK legal requirements
  • Oversee the full recruitment process, including job descriptions, adverts, social media updates and interviews
  • Manage contractual paperwork, including offer letters and contracts of employment
  • Maintain employee records and update HR systems
  • Administer employee payroll and absence management
  • Produce HR reports as required
  • Deliver training programmes to Managers on HR practices and procedures
  • Design and work across HR projects
  • Manage investigations and complex employee relations issues including redundancy and grievance
  • Monitor and develop performance appraisal systems
  • Gather and evaluate market data to measure the organisation’s competitiveness for salary reviews, compensation and benefits packages

Key Skills & Ideal Experience Required

  • 5+ years working in HR at Manager/Advisor level, preferably in an SME
  • Strong IT skills – Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong attention to detail/accuracy/confidentiality
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Excellent organisation skills – able to prioritise
  • Experience gained in logistics/commercially focused business (desirable)
  • Comprehensive understanding of employment law and HR best practices
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and remain calm under pressure
  • Collaborative and pragmatic approach to work

Security vetting is a requirement for all roles at CTS and any offers of employment are made subject to obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide proof of 5 years’ UK residency.

Qualifications

  • Qualified to CIPD Level 5 in HR Management