Client Overview

Our client is a leading provider of industrial, medical and specialist gases, supplying essential products and solutions to a wide range of industries. They are recognised for their commitment to safety, innovation and operational excellence, supporting customers across manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and technology sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and continuous improvement, they play a key role in helping organisations operate safely, efficiently, and responsibly.

About the role

The HR Advisor role will provide advice to management on employee relations, and support annual and in-cycle HR processes. Reporting to one of the HR Managers, this role sits within the HR RUI team, supporting wider RUI.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice to management on employee relations and management issues
• Manage and support disciplinary and grievance and other ER issues
• Lead annual and in cycle HR processes including inclusive recruitment, succession planning, talent reviews, compensation planning, Individual Performance Factor (IPF) calibration etc. in conjunction with HR guidelines
• Coordinate organizational changes to meet business needs, including restructures, outsourcing, relocation, job development opportunities, and M&A activity
• Ensure that managers are upskilled to manage their own grievance/disciplinary/performance and management processes, involving the management of more complex cases
• Support the HR Manager with near and long term workforce forecasting and demand planning using metrics to identify opportunities to improve performance
• Monitor absence to determine root cause and manage complex long term sickness cases.

Person specification (knowledge, skills, and experience) 

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience in advising managers on employee relations and management issues
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and processes
• Experience of leading critical HR processes such as recruitment, performance reviews, compensation planning, promotions, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex cases
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment
• Proven experience of managing organisational changes
• Proficiency in using HR management software and Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• CIPD qualification or relevant HR degree is desirable.
• Work with integrity, role modelling the behaviours aligned to being an inclusive workplace