Full job descriptionHR Specialist
Reading
FTC 12 - 18 months
We’re recruiting for an experienced and confident HR Specialist to join a friendly, well-established organisation during an exciting period of continued growth.
Working closely with senior HR colleagues and an HR & Payroll Assistant, you’ll help deliver a professional, consistent and solutions-focused HR service across the business.
This is a varied generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR advisory support and process improvement.
Key responsibilities:
*Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
*Advise on HR policies, procedures, TUPE and UK employment legislation.
*Manage and support employee relations cases, including:
*Absence management.
*Disciplinary matters.
*Grievances.
*Performance concerns.
*Manage sickness absence processes from start to finish.
*Monitor absence trends and support return-to-work discussions.
*Coach managers to improve their confidence and capability in people management.
*Prepare clear, accurate and compliant HR documentation, including letters and outcome notes.
*Support onboarding, probation, performance management and offboarding processes.
*Maintain accurate employee records, including absence and compliance data.
*Support onboarding escalations, particularly those involving compliance and DBS requirements.
*Coordinate and support TUPE transfers, including due diligence, data gathering, documentation and employee communications.
*Work closely with operational managers to provide practical, business-focused HR solutions.
*Build strong relationships with head-office and field-based teams.
*Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, engagement initiatives and process improvements.
*Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and the employee experience.
*Support change initiatives and TUPE-related transitions.
Skills & Experience Required:
*Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Specialist or HR Generalist position.
*Strong generalist HR knowledge, with particular strength in employee relations.
*Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Experience managing a range of employee relations cases.
*Confident providing HR advice independently, while knowing when to escalate.
*Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
*Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative.
*Comfortable working with senior colleagues and supporting junior HR team members.
*Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
*CIPD Level 5, or equivalent experience, would be desirable.
*Able to work full-time from the office in Wokingham.