HR Advisor – Employee Relations

Hemel Hempstead (Office Based)
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Fixed Term Contract – 3-6 months.

Join a global leader and make an impact where it matters.

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor with strong employee relations expertise for a 3-to-6-month fixed term contract to join a prestigious, market-leading organisation at their Hemel Hempstead site.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated and process-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting people and building a positive workplace culture.

About the Role

Based at the Hemel Hempstead site (home to around 470 employees), you’ll be part of a small, collaborative HR team providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees. The wider business employs over 1,500 people across four UK sites, and you’ll play a key role in supporting the success of the Hemel Hempstead operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee relations queries
• Providing confidential advice and guidance in line with company policy and current legislation
• Supporting managers with employee relations cases, absence management, and performance issues
• Collating and analysing HR data for reporting to the HR Manager and senior management team
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the employee experience

About You

You’ll be a confident HR professional with proven employee relations experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a globally recognised brand known for excellence, innovation, and people development
• Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative HR team
• Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects, with opportunities for growth and development
• Make a meaningful contribution to a thriving and respected organisation

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Day to day duties would include:

• Actively represent the HR team at local site meetings e.g. management meetings, employee forums, health and safety and trade union meetings, ensuring any HR actions are completed in a time efficient manner.
• Support the HR Manager with the implementation of all Employee Engagement Survey action plans with site management team. 
• Support managers with key initiatives to improve employee well-being and employee engagement.
• Engage in promoting and “living” the company values and care culture.
• Organise and assist with the delivery of training and development activities including management training, employee site inductions and on-boarding.
• Support the HR Manager with various training and development programmes, e.g. ER training and other initiatives.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the case management of all Employment Relations, ensuring all associated actions are logged on the associated trackers and documentation is retained on employee files.
• Provide expert advice on ER issues and coach managers in appropriate actions to take – in-line with current Employment Legalisation's and company policies and procedures.
• Give guidance and support to managers and employees on ER cases, ensuring issues and addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labour laws during all stages of the employee lifecycle, especially in sensitive ER matters.
• Co-ordinate and assist with recruitment and selection activities e.g. interviews and assessment centres
• Assist site managers with absence case management.
• Plus, many other ad hoc duties

Person Specification

• Strong Employee Relations experience at all levels and process driven and have a genuine desire to excel in this area.
• CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified would be advantageous or an equivalent level of experience.
• Previous HR administrative experience or administrative experience obtained in a similar role is essential.
• Experience of providing HR advice and guidance in line with company policies, procedures and legislation would be advantageous
• Previous exposure to working in a unionised organisation would be ideal.