HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Central base Epsom (minimum 2 days), frequent travel to sites (Bromley, Greenwich)
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: HR Manager

Required: Full and clean UK driving license

What You Bring:

• HR Expertise: Experience in HR, with strong knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and legal requirements. A CIPD qualification is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: A proven ability to accurately track and input data into HR systems such as IRIS Cascade, ensuring all HR-related information is up-to-date and precise.
• Onboarding Excellence: Skilled in coordinating timely, smooth onboarding, ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment, DBS checks, and reference requirements while communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
• Relationship Builder: Lead regular, effective meetings with site managers and their teams, providing the necessary support to create a positive working environment and ensuring consistent communication across locations.
• Employee Relations: Expertise in managing employee relations processes within appropriate timelines, providing advice, guidance, and upskilling managers. You report outcomes effectively, ensuring resolutions align with company policies.
• Proactive & Organised: Ability to manage multiple HR tasks, including performance, attendance, disciplinary, and grievance matters, while meeting deadlines and maintaining a proactive approach.
• Data-Driven: Skilled at managing HR-related systems and being able to interpret and make decisions based on data and key metrics.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to effectively advise and coach managers on people-related matters, and support HR initiatives.
• Team Player: Willingness to travel to regional sites and work closely with the wider support functions.

Why Fennies:

• Support from Day One: Start your journey with a bespoke induction program and continuous guidance from our Learning and Development Team and educational experts, ensuring you feel empowered from the get-go.
• Career Development: We offer development programs, from apprenticeships to leadership roles and mapped-out career paths. Expect annual salary reviews and opportunities for progression, ensuring your growth is always recognised and rewarded.
• Team Food & Childcare Discounts: Enjoy a free lunch every day through our Fennies Café and receive discounts on nursery places.
• Well-being Focus: Benefit from our partnership with BUPA Wellness, providing you with strong, independent mental and physical health support. Additionally, our flexible working arrangements include options like 4-day work weeks to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Celebration & Community: Be part of our vibrant workplace culture! From leading Happiness at Work Week to celebrating key dates throughout the year. Join us for memorable team-building events like the annual Christmas Party, summer BBQs, and local charity support days.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic, and rewarding environment, apply today and become a part of the Fennies family!

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required.