Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading energy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled HR Advisor to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• To work in partnership with the HRBP to deliver HR interventions and change projects associated with the programme of work and/or People Plan.
• Implement changes in HR policy and procedure in a consistent manner at a local level.
• Interpret MI in order to identify trends and work with local leaders to implement changes to working practice.
• Provide HR support for local leaders in the identification and development of talent, and support the development of robust succession planning.
• Support consultation with Trade Unions and Business Forums within local areas of responsibility.
• Support the engagement of employees at a local level.
• Coach local leaders to become self sufficient in the application of people processes.
• Providing HR support for local leaders on organisational change, driving good quality outcomes for the individual and the business.
• Manage people processes effectively ensuring use of information channels such as HR Online and compliance with policy, processes & contractual agreements.
• Support cross-department, cross-region and cross-unit HR projects.
• Support managers deal with complex employee relations cases

Required Skills/Experience

• HR Change Management and HR projects (Organisational Design & Development, TUPEs, Restructures & redundancy programmes etc).
• HR knowledge and experience of delivering an end-to-end generalist HR service (including Employee Relations, Reward, L&D & Talent Management)
• Experience of stakeholder management at all levels, able to tailor own approach in order to engage and influence stakeholders including coaching leadership teams.
• Interpret MI in order to identify trends and work with leaders to implement changes to working practice.
• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to continuously look for improvements and inspire others.
• Relevant knowledge of UK Employment Law and Consultation requirements.
• Proactive attitude, coupled with the ability to focus and prioritise in high workload periods.
• Ability to understand complicated issues, see trends and patterns and produce innovative solutions
• Self-sufficient and able to work with remote management but adept at identifying relevant sources of advice and assistance.
• Ability to make decisions effectively within broad policy guidelines
• Ability to travel nationally to different sites when required

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Fully qualified CIPD member.
• Commercial knowledge and business acumen.
• Understanding of processes and activity splits, e.g. between functional units and regional units.
• Experience of thinking strategically and developing people plans (either shorter term tactical, or longer term strategic)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Contact

Your consultant: Melissa Cantoni. Email: [contact hidden]. Phone: +44 (0)20 7665 5876.