HR Advisor - Blue Octopus : Job Details

The BakerHicks HR team is focused on making sure employees have the best experience from the moment they join us, as well as building strategic people-driven initiatives that enable BakerHicks to succeed.This team support the business, providing day-to-day and strategic advice to the Senior Management Team, line managers and colleagues.

In support of recent company growth, BakerHicks is expanding its HR team with the newly created HR Advisor position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional, committed to continuous improvement, to support the development of our existing HR service and its delivery across the business.The role will report to the Head of HR and work closely with another HR Advisor and HR Coordinator, as part of our HR Advisory team.

As an HR Advisor, you will work across your designated client group supporting throughout the full employee lifecycle, which will include supporting the the L&D and Recruitment Manager in implementing their key initiatives. Additionally, you will assist the Head of HR on project work as needed.You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, including reviewing existing processes, policies and ways of working, to contribute to first-class HR service to the business

You will have a solid understanding of UK employment law and be able to demonstrate its application to complex casework. A data-driven mindset and excellent attention to detail are also essential.

Ideally, you will have experience operating in a business partnering structure within a growing business.

This role may require occasional travel to any BakerHicks office within UK.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations - Attend and lead all casework within your client group which will include but is not limited to performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance investigations, and other people-related matters, escalating as needed to the Head of HR
• Data - interpret HR data to inform stakeholder conversations and drive efficiencies, identify trends within your client group and raise solutions to the Head of HR.
• Family leave - manage maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption etc. cases within your client group
• Policies and procedures - review and revise HR processes and policies as required by the Head of HR and business need
• Team support - supporting the Head of HR, Learning & Development Manager and Recruitment Manager as needed with day-to-day tasks and implementation of projects and initiatives within your client group. Work closely within the HR Advisory team to share best practice and learn from each other

About You

Essential

• CIPD level 5 (minimum)
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and best practice in HR policies and procedures
• Experience operating in a HR Advisor capacity in a growing business
• The ability to interpret and manipulate data using Excel. Good working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programmes

Desirable

• Experience of working in a business partnering structure

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.