Human Resources Advisor

Crowe UK Reading, England, United Kingdom

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

To join a growing HR Department, take responsibility for supporting, advising and guiding employees, Managers and Partners on all aspects of people management in line with the Firm’s objectives. To support the senior HR team and act as a trusted HR Advisor.

• Build, nurture and maintain effective working relationships across the Firm.
• Offer advice to employees, Managers and Partners related to all aspects of people management.
• Manage various HR queries throughout the business.
• Support and update the senior team on all employee relation matters.
• Proactively deliver commercial HR solutions through our firm‑wide processes, policies and procedures.
• Support the senior team in enhancing positive business performance.
• Monitor, review and update HR policies in line with current legislation.
• Successfully support processes such as family‑friendly policies, welfare, flexible working and absence management.
• Update the HR database as appropriate.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team.
• Work with all parts of the National People team to deliver the above and communicate initiatives/issues as appropriate.
• Deal with various HR queries throughout the business.
• Manage employee and Manager relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations.
• Drive the business performance in relation to the Firm’s objectives.

• Support Managers through the Firm’s disciplinary and grievance process.
• Strong and sound knowledge of current legislation and proposed future changes.
• Advise the Partners and Managers on best practice around people matters.
• Manage day‑to‑day work in conjunction with colleagues on strategic HR projects.
• Work with the National Recruitment team on upcoming vacancies/resource issues.
• Work with the National People Development team on known training needs.
• Develop and support all aspects of the Firm’s people‑related policies.
• Support the senior team on restructure, reorganisations and redundancies.
• Support the senior team on cultural change and manage change programmes.
• Previous experience in using HR database systems.
• Able to manage and utilise the full Microsoft package.
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Strong organisational, planning and administration skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff.
• Professionalism and an overall positive attitude.
• Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Analytical skills for interpreting employment‑related data.
• Integrity and approachability, so Managers and employees feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you.

• Minimum of 4 years generalist HR experience at Advisor level or above.
• CIPD level 5, working towards level 7.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to make a persuasive, clear presentation of ideas both in writing and verbally, to influence others and gain acceptance; creating a positive impression on others.
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