Employee Relations Advisor

 Employee Relations Advisor 

Location: Solihull, Birmingham 

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 dependant on experience 

The Vacancy 

Permanent 

Full time (39.5 hours per week, 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-4pm Friday) 

Closing date: 7th May 2024 

Interview date: To be confirmed 

Come and join our Whale family as an Employee Relations Advisor!

We are looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to join our Human Resources department, to serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries, collaborating with our skilled HR team to support the entire employee life cycle. You will build good working relationships with all line managers in order to better understand their needs and provide appropriate HR related support. 

Our ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, and someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, all in support of delivering outstanding customer service.

As the HR Officer, your responsibilities will include: 

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  Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders 

  
  


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  Contributing to ongoing projects alongside the HR Manager and the wider HR team 

  
  


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  Coaching and guiding managers with all people issues 

  
  


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  Maintaining and update records of employment on our HRIS System 

  
  


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  Supporting all HR related enquiries, requests and providing prompt and accurate responses 

  
  


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  Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, and ensuring the integrity of HR records and conduct 

  
  

What we are looking for: 

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  Good written and verbal communication skills 

  
  


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  An enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn and flexible in approach 

  
  


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  Educated to degree standard or equivalent plus CIPD qualified (or working towards) 

  
  


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  Familiar working in a HR environment, providing first line generalist HR advice 

  
  


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  Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation 

  
  


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  Ability to work within a fast-paced environment 

  
  


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  Proactive approach to continuous business improvements 

  
  


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  Previous HR experience is desirable 

  
  

What can we offer you: 

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  Successful candidates will have the opportunity for training and career development such as mental health first aid training 

  
  


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  Competitive company pension scheme 

  
  


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  Life cover of 4 times your salary from day 1 of employment 

  
  


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  Private medical insurance (BUPA) 

  
  


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  Comprehensive bonus structure 

  
  


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  Opportunity to join share ownership scheme 

  
  


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  Generous sick pay 

  
  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if it is deemed that we have received enough suitable applications. On this basis, we would encourage you to apply as early as possible.