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HR Advisor
GKN AerospaceHR Advisor at GKN Aerospace handling employee relations, training, and payroll support. Focus on employee development and performance management in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Handle day-to-day queries from employees and managers, escalating complex or high-risk issues to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) as appropriate.
- Lead and assist in formal investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes are followed.
- Support managers in handling employee performance issues, offering advice on appropriate actions, including performance improvement plans (PIPs).
- Manage and facilitate the disciplinary process, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Lead or support investigations into employee concerns or complaints, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
- Coordinate and deliver training sessions on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary procedures, and other HR topics.
- Collaborate with managers to assess training needs and ensure development programs are tailored to enhance employee and leadership skills.
- Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
- Support the HRBP in supporting managers with conducting people reviews and performance appraisals, ensuring feedback is constructive and aligned with business objectives.
- Assist in the identification of high-potential employees and development needs across teams.
- Provide support for payroll processing, particularly during periods of absence or other staffing gaps.
- Work closely with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, resolving any issues or discrepancies as they arise.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation relating to investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
- Assist with ad hoc HR tasks and projects as needed, contributing to the overall HR strategy and objectives.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a focus on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
- Strong understanding of employment law and best practices in employee relations.
- Ability to handle employee and manager queries effectively, escalating to the HRBP as required.
- Experience in delivering training and coaching to managers and teams.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Experience in payroll support or familiarity with payroll processes is advantageous.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable, but significant experience in handling HR queries and providing guidance is essential.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included)
- Free onsite parking
- Local gym discount
- Free airport parking
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
Disciplinary ProceduresGrievance HandlingConflict ResolutionPerformance Improvement PlansInvestigations ManagementPayroll SupportEmployee Records ManagementPerformance ManagementTraining Needs AssessmentCompliance with Legal Requirements
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime Management
Certifications
CIPD Level 5 Qualification