Our client is looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations : Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering guidance on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management matters.
Recruitment & Onboarding : Oversee/lead the recruitment process for Drivers, Operators and other employees, including job advertising, competency based interviewing, IT setup, and deliver onboarding and induction programmes.
Training & Development : Identify training needs and work with Managers to develop and deliver relevant training initiatives, particularly for management and staff. Ensure Drivers and Operators training (e.g., health and safety, compliance, driver-specific skills) is up to date.
Performance Management : Manage performance reviews, appraisals, and the development of personal improvement plans. Work with Managers to address any underperformance issues, develop training and development plans, issue letters and warnings, and provide appropriate support.
Compliance & Policy : Ensure compliance with UK employment law, health and safety regulations, and company policies, with a focus on transportation regulations, working hours, and driver-related issues.
HR Administration : Maintain accurate records for all employees, including contracts, job descriptions, right to work, driving licences, return to work, medical assessments, and other regulatory certifications, ensuring timely renewals and compliance.
Health & Safety : Work closely with the Health & Safety team.
Payroll & Benefits : Assist with the processing of payroll for multi-site staff, ensuring accuracy of overtime, holiday entitlements, and bonuses. Provide guidance on employee benefits packages.
Employee Well-being & Engagement : Promote a positive work culture and support employee well-being initiatives, including driver-specific needs such as long-hours fatigue management, occupational health initiatives, support for mental health, and employee engagement activities.
HR Reporting & Analysis : Generate regular reports on HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence rates, employee relations cases, organisation structure, training completion) and make recommendations for improvement.
Minimum Requirements
Level 5 CIPD Qualification
(or equivalent). Significant experience in HR management. Strong knowledge of UK employment law. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across a multi-site, diverse workforce. Experience with performance management, conflict resolution, and employee relations. Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR issues across several sites. Proficiency in HR software and MS Office applications. This is an exclusive role with Dickson O'Brien Associates - all suitable candidates will be met by our retained consultant.
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(or equivalent). Significant experience in HR management. Strong knowledge of UK employment law. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across a multi-site, diverse workforce. Experience with performance management, conflict resolution, and employee relations. Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR issues across several sites. Proficiency in HR software and MS Office applications. This is an exclusive role with Dickson O'Brien Associates - all suitable candidates will be met by our retained consultant.
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