HR Advisor - Leeds, United Kingdom - Optimum Recruitment Group Limited

Optimum Recruitment Group Limited

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

You will be joining the team at an exciting time due to an acquisition in Ireland and this role in particular, will play an important part in the integration of the employees who will TUPE over to us.

Although based in Leeds City Centre with the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week if required, initially this role will be required to travel to Ireland regularly.

We anticipate this being for 2 to 3 days a week for the first 9 to 12 months of the acquisition and then expect that once the acquisition has occurred, the role will travel to Ireland twice a month.

Therefore, overnight stays will be essential upon the requirements of the business.

Responsibilities:

To provide advice and coaching to managers regarding all aspects of employment legislation, company procedures, terms and conditions and best practice.
To assist with the integration of acquired businesses and sites.
To have knowledge of how to engage people and managers and the ability to coach and mentor them to bring about harmonious working relationships.
To assist managers and the HR function in strategically moving the business forward by advising on people strategies from Key Metrics for clusters.
To hold court in meetings with employees, managers and key stakeholders to ensure a seamless integration of the acquired organisation into ours.
To support, coach and train managers in all elements of employee relations activities in accordance with policy and local country legislation.
To produce all HR employee relations correspondence including invitations and outcome letters.
To support the HR Assistant with the recruitment and onboarding process when required.
To assist in the development and communication of new HR policies and procedures to the business.
To participate, contribute and take ownership of HR projects in line with the team HR strategy.
Assist with the delivery of restructuring, redundancy and TUPE exercises.
To deliver webinars and workshops to operational and functional managers.

Experience, skills and knowledge required:

Desirable

Associate of CIPD
Level 5 diploma or Level 7 diploma / MSc in HRM.

Desirable

Previous experience dealing with TUPE and acquisitions.

Desirable

Previous exposure and experience of Northern Irish and Irish employment law is desirable.
Demonstrable experience in a similar role, particularly an environment that has demanded strong employee relations skills.
Experience of employee engagement surveys and initiatives.
Experience of managing employee relations issues from advice to full case management.
Assertive with a can do attitude / completer finisher.
Personable friendly nature.
Continuous improvement mentality and ability to deliver projects on time to strict deadlines.
Excellent planning, organisation and execution skills.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, presentation and key attention to detail.
Full Driving licence and willingness to travel to Ireland regularly is essential for this role.

Salary up to c35k plus travel expenses and a generous benefits package including some further CPD / study support.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: