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HR Advisor (Fixed Term Contract)

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We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our busy HR team in Nottingham, to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months. We are looking for someone who wants to build broad experience within the wider HR function as you will play a pivotal role within the team, supporting and advising managers on a full range of HR services such as; interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures, performance management, staff development, succession planning and employee relations.

Our culture and core values are paramount to everything we do as a business and how we operate, so we are keen to recruit people who share our values. If you want to build on your current knowledge and experience of HR, whilst working within a fast paced and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

* Advising managers on a full range of HR services, including but not limited to; interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures, performance management, staff development, succession planning and employee relations

* Supporting with conducting investigations, disciplinaries and grievances, ensuring legal compliance along with meeting Company best practice standards

* Managing staff relationships, responding to queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations

* Updating and maintaining the HR system

* Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems, policies and procedures, to drive business performance

* Analyse data and produce reports on HR statistics

* Any other legal duties required to meet the needs of the business

* Undertake administrative tasks for the complete employee life cycle and an ad-hoc basis, including but not limited to; logging absence, creating new employee records, sending probation, promotion, pay increase letters, calculating holidays, etc

What we’re looking for:

* Previous experience working in a HR Advisory role; advising and working alongside a range of stakeholders at all levels

* Currently pursuing an academic and/or professional HR qualification, such as level 5 CIPD, or evidenced work experience

* Demonstrable experience supporting with employee relations and casework

* Sound knowledge of employment law and best practice

* Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel

* Passionate about HR and keen to learn and develop your experience

* Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload

* Meticulous with excellent attention to detail

* Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and the importance of utmost discretion

* Intellectually curious and keen to take on new challenges

Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose and Royal Mail.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and in July 2021 became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

* Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role

* Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!

* Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!

* 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service

* Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business

* Employee Assistance Programmes

* Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts

* Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards

* Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes

* Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, so don’t delay getting your application in!

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers