HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Hemel

Full-time: 3-6 months Fix term contract

Are you a process-driven HR expert with a passion for employee relations? Do you excel in developing and implementing HR policies that foster a thriving workforce? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to Martin Brower as an HR Advisor, where you'll play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting our employees while ensuring alignment with our HR processes and compliance standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised leader in supply chain solutions.

About Us: Martin Brower is a global leader in supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end logistical support to some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional service and innovation.

Position Summary: In this critical HR Advisor role, you will provide confidential, process-driven advice and support to site managers and employees, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and legal regulations. Working closely with the HR Manager, you'll play a key role in the effective application of HR initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

General HR Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR inquiries, providing process-driven guidance to site managers and employees.
• Collect and analyze HR data to support reporting, planning, and strategic decision-making.

Employee Relations:

• Manage Employment Relations (ER) casework meticulously, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with HR processes.
• Offer expert advice on employee relations issues, coaching leaders through appropriate actions aligned with employment legislation and company policies.
• Collaborate with managers on employee performance and capability discussions, reinforcing a focus on procedural integrity.

Employee Engagement & Retention:

• Actively engage in site meetings, ensuring timely completion of HR-related action items and fostering a culture of transparency.
• Assist the HR Manager in implementing action plans from employee engagement surveys, driving initiatives that enhance employee well-being and satisfaction.

Training and Development:

• Organize and support the delivery of essential training programs, from management training to employee onboarding, ensuring all processes are executed efficiently.
• Collaborate on specialized training initiatives, reinforcing understanding of employee relations and best practices.

Absence Management:

• Aid managers in the administration of absence case management, ensuring compliance with occupational health recommendations and accurate documentation of meetings and outcomes.

Administration & Compliance:

• Oversee the administration of corporate HR projects, ensuring alignment with policies and thorough documentation of compliance processes.
• Maintain and update employee records systematically, ensuring data integrity and compliance with standards.
• Execute general administrative duties to support the HR function and maintain operational efficiency.

Technical Competencies:

• Qualifications: CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified is advantageous, along with equivalent experience.
• Experience: Prior experience in employee relations advisory roles and administrative HR functions is essential.
• Skills: Proven ability to provide sound HR advice in accordance with company policies and legislation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.

People-First Culture: At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued.

Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organization.

Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team.

In return Martin Brower offers career growth opportunities, through training, mentoring and gaining diverse experiences within the business. Diversity and inclusion initiatives, performance bonus and many other incentives. 

Apply Today: Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference.