Hr Advisor

Position: HR Advisor

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm / Friday 8am to 3pm

Salary: Competitive

Location: Birmingham (Office based)

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

If you are searching for an ambitious and growing company that can offer you fantastic career opportunities in the exciting and growing world of zero-emissions technology, then Grayson Thermal Systems is the place for you.

About us

As a leading supplier of pioneering heating and cooling solutions, our innovations are helping commercial automotive manufacturers to develop ground-breaking new zero-emission vehicles.

From our Birmingham-based HQ, we design, manufacture, supply and service everything from battery thermal management systems to HVAC heat pump systems to some of the best-known OEMs and operators across the world.

Despite having grown over more than 40 years to become a global organisation with sites across the UK, USA and Europe, we remain a family-owned business that truly values our people.

About the role

We are now searching for a dedicated HR Advisor who will be reporting to the HR Manager. The role will require you to be involved in managing employee relations and performance management.

During the process you may be responsible for anything to do with HR, ensuring policies are consistent and HR queries are dealt with promptly and reliably.

The candidate will also take responsibility as the first port of call for all recruitment aspects in an organisation, including advising line managers and managing the onboarding process.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Dealing with various HR queries throughout the business
• Reviewing and updating job descriptions
• Advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies
• Training hiring managers on candidate interview evaluation techniques
• Monitoring key recruitment metrics, such as turnover and retention rates
• Negotiating terms and conditions of employment with staff
• Providing advice and playing a major role in work reviews and change processes
• Using HR information system, Mitrefinch to access, input and compile data
• Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations
• Monitoring, reviewing and updating all HR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislation
• Supporting the HR manager with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary

Key experience/knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant HR policies and procedures

• Knowledge of the best practice on recruitment and selection
• Experience in interpreting, advising and implementing such agreements and procedures
• The written communication skills to produce succinct correspondence and reports
• The ability to research, analyse and reason logically within tight and conflicting timeframes
• CIPD qualified or working towards an accreditation, for Associate level membership
• Minimum 3 years experience working in an advisory role
• Knowledge of Employment Law and ability to implement this in practical situations
• Proven ability to build trust with people and managers

Our offer to you

As a member of the Grayson Thermal Systems team, you ll enjoy a variety of benefits and entitlements, including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Competitive salary
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working policy
• Remote working option after probationary period
• Free on-site parking
• Professional development and training