Human Resources Advisor

Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, we have an exciting new opportunity for a HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) to join our well-established team at Iris Care Group. This is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months, starting January 2025.

Employing nearly 1,800 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.

What you will receive?

• Annual salary of £32,000 - £34, 000 per year
• Holiday allowance
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• High street retail discount scheme
• 'Recognise Me', our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment

Role Objective

To deliver an exceptional HR Service within ICG working alongside management to ensure cost effective and efficient running of their departments/units in line with HR and Operational Policies, with the aim of providing the highest levels of care for our Clients and a working environment for our staff that they would advocate to others.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all line managers are skilled in applying HR Policies and procedures.
• Advise and support managers in consistently applying HR policies and processes.
• Manage a HR case load in line with Service Level Agreements and HR Policy and procedures.
• Direct all staff to the relevant HR Policies and ensure they understand their responsibilities.
• Work alongside the recruitment team to ensure that current and future resourcing requirements are met.
• Support the Line managers in proactively managing absence and attrition, ensuring Occupational Health support is considered as and when necessary.
• Maintaining HR Information systems and producing HR Reports in line with the needs of the department and business.
• Take a proactive approach in achieving and exceeding the HR team KPI’s
• Effectively respond to queries coming into the department and where necessary ensure the relevant HR Administrative Processes are actioned accordingly.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• Support the business in improving staff engagement resulting in improved retention.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of the HR Advisor role.

Role Requirements

Level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent. (We will consider applications from candidates who are actively working towards this qualification)

Demonstrable experience of working within a fast paced, Human Resources role.

Experience of advising on short term absence management policy and processes.

ER Case management experience i.e.: absence, conduct, grievance & capability.

Experience of working towards Service Level Agreements.

An understanding of current employment law and the statutory rights of employees

Experience of identifying and implementing wellbeing initiatives.

Basic to intermediate skills level in Microsoft office.

A working knowledge of maintaining HR information systems and reporting.

Own transport and full driving licence