HR Advisor

Could you be Age UK’s new HR Advisor? This permanent role is predominantly home-based but will include regular travel across Yorkshire and Lancashire.

In this varied role you will support the People team by providing front line ER advice, guidance and support for your business area that is consistent, up to date and legally sound. You will assist with effective implementation of all learning and development, including delivery and evaluation of all training interventions and identification of any training gaps, to support the business needs and drive future change.

As a key point of contact for your business area, you will also support the employee journey from recruitment, all the way through to employee departures, contributing to the coaching and development of the management team on all employee relations issues.

Please see JD for full details.

Must haves:

• Demonstrable track record of advising on complex ER issues
• Demonstrable experience of working in high pressured high volume case management environment
• Experience of working with field based or remotely based internal customers
• Experience of coaching and developing a complex and diverse workforce
• Excellent knowledge of employment law in practice and HR policy with the ability to provide pragmatic solutions

Great to haves:

• Exhibit strong decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relationships, staffing management and training.
• Be comfortable managing ‘grey’ areas
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels and handle potentially sensitive matters and difficult individuals
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask
• Sound and calm communication and mediation skills
• Balanced and measured approach to decision making
• Excellent written presentation and facilitation skills
• Intermediate level in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP.
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
• You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.