Hr Advisor

Are you looking to get into a company that is growing and that can offer you an exciting career? Our client has created a new role in their office in Southampton. You will provide comprehensive HR support ensuring that managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performance culture. As a HR Advisor you can expect the role to be hands-on and you will be required to assist with the management of the overall HR operations and the delivery of strategic objectives. You will be supporting to the Managing Director and be passionate about HR, developing strategy and maintaining confidentiality. Company Benefits: * Mentorship and support programme * 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays * Competitive pension scheme * Private healthcare * Free parking * Bonus scheme Key Responsibilities: * Advise Managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge and share best practice with them. * Develop Hr policy procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes * Implement learning and development policy * Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers * Keep payroll/accounts appraised of any changes * Work with appropriate parties on reward strategy * Advise on recruitment and selection strategies * Support the recruitment process and this may include writing job specs and setting up contracts * Manage onboarding and new starter inductions * Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary * Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation * Health and safety HR admin * Prepare HR reports to send to the Directors * Assisting with the leave calendar and spotting any annual leave clashes * Wellbeing initiatives – working on new projects and actioning current schemes * Assisting with the paternity and maternity process * Monitoring when appraisals are due to take place Experience and Skills Requirements: * Ideally educated to degree level or A CIPD qualification (Level 5 ideally) is also expected. * Proven HR generalist experience is expected. * Exceptional organisational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application. * Experienced in developing and supporting line managers * An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial. * Self-motivated and able to work under pressure * Have strong IT skills and be able to work between different systems and provide strong management support. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted