HR Advisor
<strong>Why choose us?</strong><br /><strong>BRUSH Group</strong><strong> provides the energy solutions that help power our built world</strong><strong>.</strong> From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the <strong>BRUSH</strong> brand has stood for engineering excellence. <br /><br />We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. <br /><br /><strong>What's</strong><strong> the role?</strong><br />Provide expert HR advice and support to managers, employees and wider stakeholders on a range of HR matters, including performance, absence management, employee relations and policy development. Manage and deliver HR administration support for business areas. <br /><br />This is a key role in supporting HRBPs combining the implementation of HR strategy that aligns with The organisation's objectives and delivering first class operational support. <br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <ul> <li>First point of contact for all HR-related queries, providing timely and professional responses. </li><li>Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policy. For example, performance/talent management, absence and employee relations. </li><li>Support HRBPs with investigations and disciplinary process. </li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and legally compliant. </li><li>Manage the onboarding (including induction for new managers) and probation process for new hires, ensuring all documentation is completed, right to work compliance and inductions are conducted effectively. </li><li>Maintain and update the induction material to reflect changes in the business. </li><li>Advise on any probation concerns raised and supporting managers with extension process.</li><li>Assist in the administration, training and completion of the performance management (PDR) process.</li><li> Work with HRBP to identify training and development needs through talent review process and support the coordination and completion of relevant training. </li><li>Support managers with performance management issues, through informal and formal stages. </li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, including contracts and files. </li><li>Responsible for HR system accuracy (sage) and monthly reporting. Coach HR Administrators.</li><li>Coordinate and manage Occupational Health provision, across the organisation. Ensuring we are tailoring requests to specific absence circumstances. </li></ul> <br /><strong>What are we looking for:</strong><br /><strong>Qualifications</strong> <ul> <li>CIPD Level 5 or higher</li></ul> <strong>Skills </strong> <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management abilities</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion</li><li>Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail</li><li>Approachable and trustworthy</li><li>Problem-solving mindset</li><li>Adaptable and open to change</li><li>Committed to continuous professional development</li></ul> <strong>Experience</strong> <ul> <li>Proven experience in an HR advisory or generalist role</li><li>Experience in managing employee relations issues and performance management processes</li><li> Experience of HR software and systems (e.g., Sage HR) and track record of maintaining accurate data</li></ul> <br /><strong>What's in it for you?</strong> <ul> <li>Competitive salary </li><li>Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)</li><li> Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)</li><li>Life insurance – 4 x annual salary </li><li> Enhanced Company Pension scheme </li><li> 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme </li><li> GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.</li><li> BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.</li><li> Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity </li><li> Bike2work scheme </li><li> Long Service Awards </li><li> Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.</li></ul> <br /><strong>About The Organisation</strong><br />BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.<br /><br />A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastru