Avnet
HR Advisor, based Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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HR Advisor
Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Are you passionate about employee relations and providing practical HR support that makes a difference? We're looking for a HR Advisor to join our collaborative HR Service Centre team at Farnell & Avnet.
Based from our Head Office in Leeds, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of HR activities, supporting managers and employees across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality HR advice, managing employee relations cases, and contributing to a variety of people-focused projects and initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving people challenges, and is looking to broaden their HR experience within a global organisation.
Please note: this is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work from the Leeds office 3 days per week. Occasional travel to other company locations may be required.
What You Can Expect From Us
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
- Competitive pension scheme with company contributions matched up to 8%
- Company-funded Simply Health medical cash plan
- Vision care plan
- Life assurance
- Reward Hub, providing discounts and offers from major retailers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Mentoring, learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Free onsite parking
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You'll also benefit from:
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Open and approachable leadership
- Opportunities to develop your HR career and gain experience across multiple HR disciplines
- Exposure to a diverse range of employee relations and project work within a global business
What will you be doing?
As an HR Advisor, you will:
- Provide professional advice and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners on a wide range of employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation
- Support organisational, people, policy, and process improvement initiatives across the HR function
- Coach and guide managers through employee relations activities, helping them achieve positive and compliant outcomes
- Manage employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, performance concerns, and absence issues
- Advise employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records and documentation
- Support HR projects and business initiatives, collaborating with colleagues across the wider HR team
- Assist with the development and continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
- Travel occasionally within the UK as required
What we're looking for?
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- Good knowledge of UK employment law, particularly within employee relations
- Experience of managing employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution
- Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement and discretion
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- A proactive and customer-focused approach
- Experience using HR or case management systems would be advantageous
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR experience) would be advantageous
Why Farnell?
At Farnell, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work within a well-established global organisation where you'll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow your career while making a genuine impact on the employee experience.
Ready to take the next step in your HR career? We'd love to hear from you.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.
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