Whether it's investing in our people for lifelong development, creating careers to fit our modern lives or nurturing an environment where everyone can thrive, we're focused on delivering real value and support for our colleagues as we navigate a tough external climate. At Zenith we prioritise our people. Every. Single. Day.
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor (part-time) to join us on a 12-month FTC, to help us in continuing to deliver our people promise and provide expert guidance to support our leaders to manage their teams in line with Zenith values, processes and procedures to strengthen the performance and development of their team members.
You'll make a meaningful impact and leverage your HR expertise from day one. You'll enjoy the autonomy and freedom to design and implement continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable enhancements to people metrics, elevate the colleague experience, and strengthen the service we provide to external customers and stakeholders.
You'll be joining a dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative team of People professionals who are committed to supporting each other's growth, providing lots of opportunity for professional growth.
What you'll do Provide ‘in the moment', advice and coaching to line managers to ensure they take a consistent and fair approach to managing absence, performance, conduct and grievance issues. Supporting in specific ER cases (end to end) as required. Provide day to day signposting for line managers on BAU People queries. Develop ideas for continuous improvement and have the autonomy to implement these quickly to make a positive impact on our colleague experience. Identify opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviours and confidence of line managers. Work in collaboration with the L&D team to design and deliver lunch and learn style sessions on topics including management of investigation and disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and performance (Group wide). Work in collaboration with the wider people team, including ER advisor, Head of People, People Services and Talent & Culture. Support the ongoing roll out and line manager engagement of MyGPS to deepen line managers' understanding and use of the tools/resources available to support their team members' development and embed a culture of feedback and development. Monitor, review and analyse People MI, specifically fringe labour turnover, disciplinary and absence, to identify trends and propose creative solutions. Identify any reporting gaps and ensure line managers have the data they need to identify and act in relation to absence, performance & conduct concerns. Opportunity to work with other People team colleagues on projects e.g. policy development, ED&I. Experience You'll bring HR Advisor / business partnering / people practice Employee relations / employment law Organisational and people development Organisational change Experience of Coaching Data, analytics – interpretation and creating value-add solutions Programme and change management TUPE, mergers and acquisitions Business and commercial acumen CIPD Level 5 5 Years Business / HR experience – or equivalent Experience in Vehicle / Leasing / HGV / Transport / Logistics / FMCG/Call centre environment is desirable but not essential Why Zenith? At Zenith, we're incredibly proud of what we've achieved over the past 35 years. We've been shaping the automotive industry with innovative solutions across commercial vehicles, corporate fleets, and consumer leasing. Here's why we're a great place to work: Sustainability Leaders: With 41% of our fleet now Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), we're driving the transition to net zero as a carbon-neutral organisation. We're also proud issuers of the UK leasing sector's largest-ever green bond. Award-Winning Business: Recognised as Leasing Company of the Year (Fleet News 2023), Large Business of the Year Award (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards) and winners of the Diversity and Inclusion Award (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards). Commitment to Innovation: With a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles and consistent revenue growth, we're at the forefront of industry transformation. Inclusive Culture: Powered by six colleague-led diversity groups, we're committed to creating an outstanding employee experience for everyone. Career Development: Our MyGPS personal development framework empowers our people to grow, thrive, and shape their careers in a business built for the future. Reward £30,000 - £35,000 Company Bonus Part-time working (We are open to how this is structured. A great opportunity for someone who is looking for a role to fit around personal commitments) Agile working policy (Due to the nature of the role 2-3 days per week in the office will be required) 24 days annual leave (plus your birthday off and the option to buy/sell) 6.25% Employer pension contribution Private Medical Cover Life Assurance (4x salary) Critical Illness cover AA Breakdown cover Dental and Health cash plans Tech Scheme Salary Sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loans Perks at Work – save money on everyday essentials with access to a shopping discounts site Support for your wellbeing – onsite GP & Masseuse, Employee Assistance Programme, Pensions advice, Funded HRT Treatment, and Mental Health First Aiders Sports and Social club - Company/Team activities Agile working Free parking Onsite bistro Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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What you'll do Provide ‘in the moment', advice and coaching to line managers to ensure they take a consistent and fair approach to managing absence, performance, conduct and grievance issues. Supporting in specific ER cases (end to end) as required. Provide day to day signposting for line managers on BAU People queries. Develop ideas for continuous improvement and have the autonomy to implement these quickly to make a positive impact on our colleague experience. Identify opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviours and confidence of line managers. Work in collaboration with the L&D team to design and deliver lunch and learn style sessions on topics including management of investigation and disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and performance (Group wide). Work in collaboration with the wider people team, including ER advisor, Head of People, People Services and Talent & Culture. Support the ongoing roll out and line manager engagement of MyGPS to deepen line managers' understanding and use of the tools/resources available to support their team members' development and embed a culture of feedback and development. Monitor, review and analyse People MI, specifically fringe labour turnover, disciplinary and absence, to identify trends and propose creative solutions. Identify any reporting gaps and ensure line managers have the data they need to identify and act in relation to absence, performance & conduct concerns. Opportunity to work with other People team colleagues on projects e.g. policy development, ED&I. Experience You'll bring HR Advisor / business partnering / people practice Employee relations / employment law Organisational and people development Organisational change Experience of Coaching Data, analytics – interpretation and creating value-add solutions Programme and change management TUPE, mergers and acquisitions Business and commercial acumen CIPD Level 5 5 Years Business / HR experience – or equivalent Experience in Vehicle / Leasing / HGV / Transport / Logistics / FMCG/Call centre environment is desirable but not essential Why Zenith? At Zenith, we're incredibly proud of what we've achieved over the past 35 years. We've been shaping the automotive industry with innovative solutions across commercial vehicles, corporate fleets, and consumer leasing. Here's why we're a great place to work: Sustainability Leaders: With 41% of our fleet now Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), we're driving the transition to net zero as a carbon-neutral organisation. We're also proud issuers of the UK leasing sector's largest-ever green bond. Award-Winning Business: Recognised as Leasing Company of the Year (Fleet News 2023), Large Business of the Year Award (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards) and winners of the Diversity and Inclusion Award (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards). Commitment to Innovation: With a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles and consistent revenue growth, we're at the forefront of industry transformation. Inclusive Culture: Powered by six colleague-led diversity groups, we're committed to creating an outstanding employee experience for everyone. Career Development: Our MyGPS personal development framework empowers our people to grow, thrive, and shape their careers in a business built for the future. Reward £30,000 - £35,000 Company Bonus Part-time working (We are open to how this is structured. A great opportunity for someone who is looking for a role to fit around personal commitments) Agile working policy (Due to the nature of the role 2-3 days per week in the office will be required) 24 days annual leave (plus your birthday off and the option to buy/sell) 6.25% Employer pension contribution Private Medical Cover Life Assurance (4x salary) Critical Illness cover AA Breakdown cover Dental and Health cash plans Tech Scheme Salary Sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loans Perks at Work – save money on everyday essentials with access to a shopping discounts site Support for your wellbeing – onsite GP & Masseuse, Employee Assistance Programme, Pensions advice, Funded HRT Treatment, and Mental Health First Aiders Sports and Social club - Company/Team activities Agile working Free parking Onsite bistro Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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