HR Advisor

We have a great opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our Donaldson BOFA HR team located in Poole, Dorset. This role will report into our HR Team Leader and work closely with all departments across the business to provide advice and support.

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Summary of Position Purpose:

To support the Company in the efficient and effective provision of HR services

To be a point of contact for all day-to-day HR operational issues

To assist the HR Team Leader and HR Manager in achieving the Companys objectives

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare and issue HR documentation including employment contracts, job descriptions and employee communications

Support HR Team Leader with permanent recruitment, including candidate sourcing, interviews, etc

Lead the onboarding process for all permanent starters

Assist as needed HR Administrator with the recruitment of temporary staff, including liaison with recruiting managers and agencies, and screening CVs

Monitor absence and late reports, holding informal meetings and formal absence reviews

Supporting at disciplinary and grievance hearings, ensuring accurate notetaking and coaching managers when required to ensure fairness and consistency is applied

Coordinate and organise Occupational Health referrals

Provide HR advice and support to the business/employees on matters such as Maternity/Paternity, retirement, absence management, disciplinary, and other HR topics.

Prepare HR data and metrics with analysis and commentary

Maintain data integrity and accuracy on HRIS (Workday), time and attendance system (i-Time) and Excel spreadsheets

Assist the HR Team Leader with coordinating training sessions and workshops

Support the wellbeing committee and their activities/initiatives

Keep up to date with legislation and statutory requirements, suggesting changes to HR policies and procedures

Support the development of a culture of positive employee relations

Lead and support (depending on project size) in the implementation of local initiatives and ad hoc projects

Person Specification:

Knowledge

Essential

Current UK employment law and its implications

HR best practice

Relevant degree/HR qualification (e.g. CIPD)

Desirable

European employment law

Intermediate level of competence with Excel

Experience

Essential

Proven track record in a HR generalist role primarily recruitment, absence, disciplinaries and grievances, ER, HR administration

Managing changing workloads and priorities to suit business requirements

Providing hands-on HR support to management and employees

Demonstrate experience delivering projects in a timely manner

Delivering measurable improvements to processes

Proven ability to apply legislation to real life scenarios

Desirable

Minimum 3 years experience in a HR role

Working in a manufacturing environment

Analysing information

Aptitudes, Abilities and Behaviours

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with employees

Tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity, especially in challenging situations and when dealing with confidential information

High standards of professionalism and personal integrity

Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, to ensure all HR information is correct and up to date

Ability to know when to use initiative and when to seek guidance

Ability to develop processes to improve efficiency

Excellent standard of numeracy and literacy to report data with commentary

Professional, calm, and resilient to deal with challenges in a frequently changing environment

Passion for working in the HR profession

Other Factors

Desirable

Driving licence

At Donaldson BOFA we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where the employees voice is valued and respected. We prioritise and invest in the wellbeing of our employees and offer benefits, such as an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family in all aspects of both personal and professional life including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, Company pension, hybrid working policy, Perks at Work scheme, annual social activities, and free onsite parking.

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