HR Advisor

Role Purpose:

To work in collaboration with the Human Resources Manager to deliver against the Hovis People Strategy. To ensure a fair and consistent approach to the Company’s policies and procedures, promoting a positive ER culture, whilst minimizing risks. To assist and support with all HR administrative tasks including payroll, compliance, accurate recording of employee data, and end-to-end employee lifecycle processing. To act as a first point of contact for all colleagues seeking HR support or guidance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Engagement with all functions of the business to address HR-related queries and support dispute or performance resolution, including informal dispute management, performance management, investigation, chairing disciplinary and capability hearings up to and including dismissal.
• End-to-end case management of employee relations casework; to include investigation, disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, etc., in line with Company Policy.
• Effective and proactive absence management; engaging with the onsite Occupational Health team as required to manage work-related health issues and long-term sickness absence.
• Adherence to company policy, procedure, and process as defined by HR policy and ACAS best practice. Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Manage all administrative processes to support the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
• Deliver the induction process for new starters. Oversee the probationary process, providing support to managers and escalating issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Keep our HR & Payroll system up to date and GDPR compliant, resolving queries as required. Assist in production of HR reporting requirements including employee numbers/HR statistics, etc.
• Uphold confidentiality and efficiently maintain access to all personal and sensitive data in accordance with GDPR legislation.
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching to line managers in the implementation of people processes and effective people management supporting & coaching line managers in the implementation of core people processes.
• Work alongside the HR Manager to drive the alignment & execution of the People Strategies & Plans to develop, keep, and enhance the contribution of employees to the short and long-term business needs.
• Support and drive Hovis Initiatives - ensure the culture & working environment is open, fair, and equitable.
• Work with Trade Union representatives to foster an effective and beneficial industrial relations partnership on site. Attend union meetings with a view to gaining understanding of priorities and proactively support the building of positive working relationships between our line managers and union representatives.