Senior Human Resources Advisor

Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor to join our client on an ongoing long term contracted assignment

Location: Oxford

Assignment type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays

Working environment: On-site

Hours per week: 37 (Monday – Thursday 8– 4.30 Friday 8- 1)

Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate

Your new role –

We are recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for Management and Trade Union queries and topics related to your area of responsibility.

You will represent business interests in cross functional circles and meetings as well as the realisation of top-down activities.

Your remit will include developing HR concepts for your respective field of responsibility in line with HR/Business strategy and actively shaping and developing departments and their employees from HR perspective.

Overseeing and taking responsibility for the selection of suitable candidates for open positions with Line Managers as well as responsibility for contractual changes in terms of new hires, job changes, promotions, salary changes and one-off payments.

A key part of the role will be to provide advice and support on the application of disciplinary measures and grievance procedure.

Responsibility for overseeing the administration and application of Portfolio, Portfolio Light and Development Talks.

You will drive and steer Absence Management as well as issues stemmed as a result of Trade Union negotiations, such as working time models and individual measures.

What you’ll need to succeed –

Knowledge of /experience of working with Employment Legislation

Proven interpersonal and communication skills at all levels (very proactive) and across different cultures.

Good track record of handling sensitive data and topics (trustworthy, totally objective even under pressure).

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in an HR / Business Management related subject.

Knowledge of company agreements, HR processes, policies, instruments and systems required, experience of dealing with trade unions beneficial.

Ability to handle pressure whilst solving problems and conflicts combined with highly developed communication skills essential.

Highly proficient in prioritisation, assertiveness and decision making.

Strong interpersonal skills and judgement / intuition is crucial in conjunction with a high level of professionality due to the nature of the customer facing role.

What you’ll get in return –

1. Competitive hourly rate along with an annual performance related bonus.
2. Free parking on-site with access to a subsidised restaurant.
3. On-site gym with very competitive membership at Plant Oxford
4. Hays Go1 training platform which offers a library of over 70,000 courses.

Access to Ben – a flexible employee benefits portal offering support across wide range of topics such as mental health well-being, financial or legal matters.

What you need to do now –

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

For any further information please speak to: Shanteece Munroe