Human Resources Advisor

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights, to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimisation with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.

We are currently seeking a HR Advisor, to join the team based in Hull on a hybrid basis. The HR Advisor is responsible for performing HR-related duties, working closely with the Senior HR Manager, Business Partners, and Senior Management in supporting the UK market.

This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, annual salary review process, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

Role and responsibilities:

Advise and coach managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with current and proposed employment legislation, ensuring consistency, accuracy and best practice.

Provide effective support to line managers on employee cases relating to disciplinary, grievance, performance/capability, and sickness absence. This includes providing advice to managers on policy/procedure and legislation, liaising with Occupational Health, and supporting on formal investigations and hearings.

Administer various HR plans and procedures for company personnel; assisting in the development and implementation of internal employment policies and procedures.

Effectively communicate benefit information to employees within designated region, and address basic benefit questions.

Provide effective support to the Senior HR Manager and Business Partners on delivering key projects.

Maintain employee records and compile reports from the HRIS database.

Handle HR matters reliably, and in accordance with legal requirements.

Act as the point of contact for line managers, employees and other HR team members, providing regional support for staffing, employee relations, performance development, and other HR-related issues.

Assist in any additional responsibilities, as directed by management.

Skills and experience:

Proven experience of working in a similar role and at the required level.

A bachelor’s degree in HR management; CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is preferred.

Broad HR knowledge of HR best practices (inc. ACAS codes of practice), employment law regulations, HR technology and employee relations.

Skilled in problem-solving, strategic planning, project planning and execution, process improvement, change management, platform training, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.

Ability to mediate and provide clear explanations on complex issues.

Ability to work autonomously and creatively.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (ability to manipulate Excel data to create deliverable reports is essential)

Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.

You will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with the other benefits of working for SGS&Co including:

25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day'

Flexible working during summer hours

Pension Scheme

Voluntary SGS Europe Group Healthcare Scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare Digital GP Service

Holiday purchase scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

City Bike Scheme (London only)

Employee referral program