HR Advisor 1

About the role

The HR Advisor 1 provides HR support to managers and employees within their area of responsibility, ensuring adherence to HR policies and procedures. The area may cover several locations in a defined geographic region or several product lines and business units, regardless of location.

Key responsibilities

• Advise managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation, and advise employees on terms and conditions of employment.
• Act as a focal point for HR issues and questions, and guide managers on CV review, interviewing best practice and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection where necessary, in line with the workforce plan and business needs.
• Check employment documentation (agreements, contracts, handbooks) before issue, and ensure work permits, visas and other immigration documents are in place.
• Work with International HR on expat or commuter transfers and documentation.
• Advise on performance management (EDP) and help develop succession plans.
• Advise on employee relations matters such as discipline, grievance, performance, redundancy, severance and capability.
• Keep HR information system data accurate and up to date, run reports and advise on salaries and benefits so they match market practice and cost containment.
• Take part in salary and benefit surveys, and coordinate the annual salary review and incentive scheme with Group HR.
• Meet managers and employees to share key HR information, and liaise with internal and external bodies as needed.
• May contribute to the annual business planning process, including resource planning and salary review budgets.
• May supervise others, manage workload, mentor and coach, and join an on-call rota for emergency HR support.

Required profile

• Degree or professional qualification, or equivalent skills gained through experience in HR roles.
• At least 6 years of previous experience in an HR environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).