HR Adviser

Job Description

HR Advisor

Company Overview:

Kwikpac specialises in providing high-performance strapping, stretch film, and comprehensive end-of-line packaging solutions. As a reliable solutions provider for various global industries, we not only supply packaging materials, tools, and machinery but also offer servicing for both machines and tools, ensuring a complete 360° solutions approach. Our friendly team is growing and focused on long-term development, collaborating to establish ourselves as the go-to partner for end-of-line packaging solutions across diverse global sectors.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the board, the HR Advisor is the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing support and solving problems. The aim of the role is to provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle which includes recruitment, compensation and benefits, learning and development, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, and communications. The role will also include office management and administration.

Key Responsibilities

Enabling Line Managers

 Provide effective employee relations support service to all Line Managers which enables a productive, engaged, and inspired team; including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness.

 Provide the necessary tools and coaching to managers in support of performance management and the development of high-performing teams.

 Define and implement a training and development agenda; identify areas that need attention and improvement to support business growth.

 Provide guidance on development for managers and their teams, including working with external suppliers of learning and development.

 Facilitate talent and succession planning, taking overall responsibility for resourcing and retention across the business.

 Work closely with the leadership team in determining the compensation and benefits offered and provide advice and support to Line Managers and employees on company benefits, remuneration issues, and benchmark data.

 Provide training, support, and coaching on processes and procedures, ensuring managers are updated on changes to employment legislation and best practices,

HR and Office Administration

 Preparation of change of conditions documentation and liaising with Finance on the administration of all changes to pay.

 Responsible for the leaver process including processing leavers correspondence, completing the leaver information for payroll processing, calculating outstanding annual leave, co-ordinating exit interviews and monitoring and recording information contained within it, and updating organisation structure charts.

 Administration and maintenance of training records for all staff including apprentices and utilisation of the apprentice levy.

 Ensuring the security of personal data and maintaining confidentiality on people-related matters.

 Keeping records up to date on the HR system including records related to absence management, grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.

 Maintain job descriptions with the support of department managers and update structure charts to reflect people movement.

 Compile and analyse key HR data and make recommendations for improvements.

 General office management outside of normal HR related administration

Recruitment and Onboarding

 Support managers with the recruitment of new staff – more specifically in the creation of offer letters and contracts, completing the reference process, right-to-work checking, and onboarding of new staff.

 Preparing contract of employment documentation and setting up new employee files

 Conducting relevant checks including Right to Work, References, and Qualifications

 Communicate details of new employees to appropriate colleagues to ensure facilities and equipment are readily available upon commencement of employment.

 Ensure new employees have an onboarding/induction plan and receive relevant information on their first day of employment.

 Explain and enroll new starters into the company benefits.

Person Specification

 Natural and credible influencer at all levels and understands the nuances of a family/owner-operated business.

 Strong ethics, integrity, and trust

 Well-developed emotional and social competence

 Strong organisational and administrative skills, accuracy, and good attention to detail

 Professional and confident in advising managers on all aspects of people management and development.

 Numerate and financially aware with the ability to produce reports and statistics as required, combined with excellent presentation skills both formally and informally.

 Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.

 Strong communication skills with a high standard of verbal and written English

 Experience in prioritising a busy workload, and ensuring deadlines are met.

 Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude

 PC literacy and experience with MS Office applications

What you’ll get back

This will be a highly rewarding role in a dynamic team with the chance to develop your career as the business grows. You will have the chance to try new ideas and to embrace new technology as it becomes available. This is a superb opportunity to join a forward-thinking and successful SME business. In return, you can expect a highly competitive salary and benefits package, a challenging and supportive culture, and the opportunity to grow your career with a company that is set to expand rapidly.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• No weekends

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPD (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/01/2025