Advisor, HR​/Recruitment, Employee Relations

Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a business who really invest in their people and technology. Our client have a great business reputation and are regarded highly in their sector. Recruiting for a People Advisor, reporting to the People Manager, this is an exciting opportunity offering a great working environment, as part of a high performing, friendly and professional team!

The People team are based from the Tunbridge Wells office, but the role would require travel to the London office (typically once a week).

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week. Our client offer a salary of up to £35K plus 25 days holiday per annum, plus benefits applicable after a suitable qualifying period: a contributory pension scheme, free private medical care; free permanent health insurance and free life cover.

• Work with the Senior People Manager, People Manager and People Advisor to provide a comprehensive HR service to the Firm
• Keep colleagues up to date with regards to on‑going people issues, as and when they arise
• Responsible for non‑routine database entries
• Manage discipline, grievance and routine employee relations situations as appropriate
• Advise people managers in relation to sickness absence
• Supporting with Occupational Health referrals and preparation of documentation under the guidance of the People Manager/Senior People Manager
• Provide advice regarding performance management matters and, where appropriate, manage the process under the guidance of the People Manager/Senior People Manager
• Manage the process for all types of leave
• Manage all flexible/agile working requests
• Actively participating, contributing and progressing People projects and initiatives (i.e. EDI, GDPR, Diversity, policy reviews etc.)
• Assist with the annual salary review process
• Generate own correspondence and deal with typing and preparation of non‑routine correspondence and e‑mails for the People Manager
• Support the People Team with the management of the HR database
• Manage the recruitment process
• Assist with non‑lateral recruitment such as graduate recruitment, apprenticeship programmes and vacation schemes
• Assist with the on‑boarding of new joiners and departure processes for leavers
• Assist the People Team with the biannual appraisal process and any people matters arising as a result

We are seeking an experienced candidate, with good commercial awareness. Someone with proven experience of managing employee relation matters and a good understanding of employment law, best practice and the interpretation of policy. Competent across the various HR functions i.e. employee relations, recruitment, performance management, on‑boarding etc.; confident in utilising a Human Resource Information System; able to stay calm under pressure and “juggle” a large number of tasks.

You must enjoy working with people and achieving results via people! CIPD qualification would be desirable, but not essential. A minimum of three years’ experience working in an HR capacity with at least one year at advisor level with the ability to deliver work to commercial and financial targets/deadlines.

For a confidential discussion, contact us, or apply today! Do not miss out on this fabulous opportunity!