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The role
Orbit are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a HR Advisor who will provide advice and support to line managers, from first point of contact to resolution, on all employment matters from sickness absence to disciplinaries to grievances and capability issues.
This role is part of People and Strategy where you'll help us to build a culture and brand that people want to be part of.
What you'll achieve
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers and key stakeholders, advise and coach managers in all aspects of HR related issues
- Lead on casework, providing guidance to managers, ensuring policies are followed, documents issued and outcomes recorded
- Expedite casework in a timely manner and escalate any concerns via the line manager
- Provide a seamless HR advisor service from first point of contact to resolution
- Support the development of policies, templates, workflows, checklists and scripts as well as supporting line managers with implementation and interpretation of these policies
- Support on providing and developing accurate and fit for purpose management information and reports
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role of HR Advisor you will need to have excellent communication skills with a proven record of building and sustaining relationships with managers and stakeholders. You will also need to have previous experience in dealing with Employee Relations cases, from the start to resolution.
Essential skills
To be successful in this role of HR Advisor you will need to have excellent communication skills with a proven record of building and sustaining relationships with managers and stakeholders. You will also need to have previous experience in dealing with Employee Relations cases, from the start to resolution.
- Are MCIPD qualified, working towards or equivalent experience
- Have knowledge of current employment legislation
- Have the ability to advise and coach managers confidently on HR issues
Desirable skills
It would also be beneficial if you have experience of operating within a shared service environment.
Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.
Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.
A rewarding experience that works for you
We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.
For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.
A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.
What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.
Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:
- Online application
- Interview(s)
- Decision and offer
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.