Human Resources Advisor

Job title:

Human Resources Advisor

Company

Smiths Gloucester

Job description

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty – We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values – We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking – We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability – We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability – We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• To provide high quality and efficient HR advisory service to the business on a range of HR policies and procedures in relation terms and conditions of employment, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

• To provide HR advice and support in relation to discipline and grievance, recruitment and selection, sickness absence, performance management, organisational change and training and development in accordance with the business policies and procedures.

• Build relationships with senior leaders/managers at all levels across the business to develop a good understanding of their work to be able to offer solutions that are education focused.

• Work with senior leaders/managers to ensure effective monitoring of sickness absence in accordance with the business’s policy and to facilitate a proactive approach to absence management to help achieve the business targets.

• To attend formal meetings as required, support investigations and prepare for meetings/hearings which are of a sensitive and confidential nature.

• Ensure accurate recording of all HR case work including minutes, emails, letters, witness statements.

• Undertake required HR project work and assist with and where appropriate lead on staffing restructures across the business, ensuring that the restructures are legally compliant and in line with business policy.

• Assist with and where appropriate lead on TUPE processes and undertake the consultation process with unions and staff. Liaise with external service providers and other outside organisations to facilitate the accurate transfer of due diligence information.

• Take responsibility for the implementation of all HR policy, ensuring that all HR issues are dealt with within the relevant timescales, and to provide written and verbal responses to ad hoc queries from managers and employees. Supporting the divisions to ensure they have appropriate and effective HR systems in place in accordance with agreed policies.

• Prepare and present HR and workforce reports for senior leaders/managers and the Directors on demographics and data, sickness absence management and casework where required.

• Support the development of strong communication and feedback channels with all staff and through a variety of mechanisms, such as The Canoe and employee surveys, to support employee engagement.

• Ensure all data on manual and computerised records is accurate and up to date and provide accurate and timely reports as and when required. Supporting the business in ensuring accurate employee records are maintained.

• Liaise with the business legal advisor and other staff where appropriate on certain cases, according to respective expertise.

• Support and attend Tribunal Hearings as and when required.

• Ensure HR knowledge is up to date, including legislation, best practice and trends in HR especially across the various business sectors.

• Co-ordinate, develop and provide appropriate training in respect of employment related issues.

• Improve the HR level and skills across the business through coaching and mentoring and active participation in problem-solving and casework.

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.

As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.

Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

Expected salary

Location

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Job date

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 01:16:45 GMT

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