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Freedom Group
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London, Greater London
HR Advice Partner (Fixed Term Contract)
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a HR Advice Partner to cover a maternity leave on a 12 month FTC, based from our offices in Farringdon, London. Role Overview In this role you will provide guidance and support regarding HR procedures and practices relating to people management and recruitment. * Supporting and coaching line managers on performance management issues including conduct / capability matters and recruitment * To be the HR expert in investigation / disciplinary / grievance meetings; to provide advice and guidance to line managers * Providing support and guidance to line managers regarding absence management situations. Manage the medical referral procedure on behalf of the line manager, as required, in long-term sickness absence cases. * To identify common operational issues within area of responsibility and develop and facilitate coaching to line managers on these issues. * Understand how HR can best support and improve processes and procedures within each area. * Providing support and professional input into the recruitment processes as required by line management. * Provide professional HR advice to line managers regarding appropriate terms and conditions for staff and hourly paid employees * Contribute to the communication processes in order to develop and maintain a co-operative and harmonious climate of employee relations. * Advise managers and supervisors to enable them to have a level of understanding, and to recognise when HR procedures are necessary. * Provide guidance on HR administration procedures * Provide additional HR support as and when required in agreement with local HR Business Partner or as specific business wide projects * Work with specific areas of the business to roll-out initiatives such as performance management competency mapping and training, facilitation of workshops etc. * Project activity to develop training workshops, policy implementation etc for the business benefit to be rolled out across the group Essential Criteria * Be pro-active and have the ability to think out of the box providing hands - on support. * You will have strong ER exposure * Good time management skills are required, you will be detailed focussed and can challenge the status quo. * Some strategic exposure is required and you must be CIPD qualified or at least working towards with a good knowledge level. Other information * There will be an opportunity to get involved in some key projects * Some travel required in and around the London area and possibly to our other office locations * This is a corporate, professional environment and you must come from a similar background NG Bailey is a family-owned business with a proud heritage and a proven track record of achievement. These strengths have directed the elevation of the business to the leading position it is in today and we currently employ 2,800 employees in which it invests 3m a year on their training and development needs. The company is recognised for having one of the UK's award winning apprenticeship schemes, having trained more than 5,500 apprentices since 1934 - with 160 currently on its books.