HR Advisor

About the role Booker Group is currently looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join and support an established team who can make a difference with their drive, experience, energy and passion. They will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing HR support and have confidence in owning their own case load. The ideal candidate does not necessarily have to be CIPD qualified but if your are working towards this, that would be great Role Responsibility In the role of HR Advisor, you will be based in the Wellingborough office, reporting into the Central HRDM and will work as part of a team, in a fast paced and challenging environment. As well as being the first point of contact for HR related queries across the Booker Group, you will: Provide HR advice, coaching and support to Branch Managers and colleagues on a wide range of HR and employment matters including disciplinary, grievance and absence issues Mainly working over the telephone you will provide face to face support when required Build relationships with the field HR and Development Managers and support them with various HR/ER cases Manage your own case load and support the creation and completion of various written communications both for invites and outcomes Ensure quality standards and policies are adhered to Identify opportunities for improving processes and services to colleagues Support management of the colleague absence process across the business Work with unions and solicitors on specific cases You will need Excellent written and verbal communication skills To be extremely organised and be able to support the wider team Good IT skills in Word, Excel and preferably in SAP The ability to work under pressure to deadlines and reprioritise when required A proactive and flexible approach to work Be able to support and coach colleagues at all levels The ability to make your own legally and commercially sound decisions, to manage the risk to the business To trust in your own judgement and challenge the thinking of others in an appropriate way Whats in it for you At Booker Group we offer excellent benefits that help make our business a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to; A great holiday package Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme Save As You Earn Scheme Give As You Earn Scheme Free eye tests and subsidised eye care A commitment to your career development Discounted shopping in both Tesco and Booker stores Deals & Discounts through Tesco including Tesco Mobile and Tesco Bank Deals & Discounts through many other external businesses Free on-site parking About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco