HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Central base Epsom (minimum 2 days), frequent travel to sites (Bromley, Greenwich)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: HR Manager

Required: Full and clean UK driving license

 What You Bring:

• HR Expertise & Onboarding Excellence: Solid experience in HR, ideally supported by a CIPD qualification, with expertise in onboarding. You excel at creating a positive start for new hires, ensuring compliance with recruitment standards and consistently enhancing candidate, manager, and recruitment experiences.
• Data Accuracy & System Management: Proven ability to manage and update HR systems like IRIS Cascade, with an emphasis on precise data entry and efficient problem-solving. You ensure accurate records, proactively address system challenges, and report updates to stakeholders.
• Effective Relationship Building: Skilled in leading regular meetings with site managers and teams, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. You’re a reliable support, ensuring open communication and that each location feels connected and well-informed.
• Responsive & Supportive Employee Relations: Expertise in handling employee relations (ER) queries with a proactive approach. You’re responsive, providing initial guidance within 48 hours and aiming to resolve cases within 7 days. Your data-driven approach helps track resolution timelines by site, with a focus on enhancing employee experience.
• Timely & Effective ER Process Leadership: Ability to lead ER processes with speed and accuracy, ensuring cases—from incidents to resolutions—are completed within 14 days. You also play a role in upskilling managers, guiding them on ER processes, and escalating cases when necessary to meet timelines.
• Proactive, Organized & Metrics-Focused: A highly organised approach to HR tasks, including ER, performance, attendance, and compliance matters. You track key metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making that enhances team performance across locations.
• Clear & Supportive Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, enabling you to clearly communicate with managers, advise on people matters, and provide accurate guidance on next steps. You keep managers up-to-date with policy changes and ensure consistent, proactive communication.
• Committed Team Player: A collaborative mindset with a willingness to travel to regional sites, working closely with the wider support functions to provide on-site support and guidance, fostering a positive workplace culture. 

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.