HR Advisor

The Opportunity - HR Advisor

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About the role:

The right candidate will share our values; you are proud and take ownership of a job well done, you collaborate with others with a clear focus, energy and purpose to make things better, as a HR professional you care about people and the lasting impression you leave, you innovate and lead in the way. 

Your background does not necessarily have to be from the same department or  industry as we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

What does this role involve day to day?

· Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies and procedures at all times providing managers with advice in respect of employee relations issues 

· Support managers in the management and improvement of employee performance 

· Assist in the management of short and long-term absence, balancing the welfare of employees and the needs of the business to identify solutions and remedies. 

· You will work closely with our Occupational Health and Wellbeing team to deliver our Health & Wellbeing Action Plans.  

·  Support the Resourcing team to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce. This may include coaching and supporting managers in interviewing, assessment and selection methods, supporting the design and delivery of competency based assessment centres and interviews 

· Participate in project teams across the wider HR function 

· Use available metrics and trends to make informed decisions across a wide range of HR areas 

· Ensure that all absence and sickness is managed and recorded correctly by line managers, in line with Company Policy and provide HR KPI reports and management information as required. 

This will be suited to you if

· You possess working knowledge of Employment Law along with the ability to implement this in practical situations.

· You have strong written and verbal communications and be able to use IT platforms 

· You have the ability to coach and influence at a range of levels 

· You have excellent attention to detail 

· You have experience producing reports such as absence rates, turnover, vacancies, temp labour usage 

· You have the ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team 

· You have proven ability to build trust with people and managers 

· You have drive and a desire for self-improvement and development 

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

 What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.