HR / Senior HR Advisor

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our OneER team within the HR generalist function. In this role, you will be the go-to specialist for all Employee Relations matters, providing expert advice and support across Addison Lee's diverse departments. You will work closely with managers and senior leaders, offering proactive coaching and guidance on policies, processes, and best practices. Additionally, you will collaborate with the HR Business Partner on key projects, driving initiatives that enhance our people strategy and employee experience.

About us

Addison Lee - driving London safely and in style since 1975.

As the capital's leading passenger car, courier and now black taxi service, Addison Lee is an integral part of the London transport network.

Our people matter and our strength is in our employees and drivers. Our dedicated team has years of expertise, and we are always looking for great people who can drive innovation.

We believe that taxi and minicabs journeys can be so much more than just a means to an end. Our mission is for our clients and drivers to experience extraordinarily high standards, and by allying the latest technologies with traditional client service values, we cannot only disrupt the industry, we can revolutionise it.

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours

37.5 hours (5 days per week)

Location

This role is based at our head office in Paddington with frequent travel to our West Drayton - UB7 8BQ (once a week), William Road offices - NW1 3EN (two times a month) and E3 site once a month . The role is required to be 4 days in the office.

Reporting Lines

This role reports to HR Business Partner

Requirements

Main Accountabilities

• Advise, guide and coach line managers through matters relating to employee relations within our offices (with cover for other areas of the business where required)
• Effective case management of people related issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, flexible working, redundancies and restructures, TUPE processes, health & wellbeing, absence management, occupational health referrals, mediation referrals
• Work closely with the Talent Partner on the end-to-end onboarding process of new hires ensuring they are still supported once introduced to the organisation
• Manage probation process from end to end.
• Analyse ER activity to ensure ongoing improvement through the production of monthly reports and updates
• Develop effective relationships with all relevant stakeholders across Addison Lee to promote good and consistent employee relation practises.
• Develop and deliver training workshops to line managers to grow and empower them in their people management capabilities in line with Company values.
• Act as a functional expert on all People Standards and Procedures and update when required
• Take ownership and work as a team on various exciting new HR projects
• Have a focus on continuous improvement to ensure the HR team always adds the maximum value, making recommendations where enhancements to the OneER service can be made
• Understand and keep up to date with new employment legislation and to proactively seek out HR initiatives that can be implemented at Addison Lee
• This list is not exhaustive and the job holder will may be asked to undertake other responsibilities as an when required.

Requirements

• Experience of providing support and guidance to people managers using clear and adaptable communication skills
• Demonstrate experience of taking ownership for managing employee relations cases with line managers from start to finish including probations, grievances, disciplinaries and capability issue.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an advisory role within a fast paced HR department with high volumes of employee relations cases
• An ability to interact with and influence people from all departments and at all levels within business is critical
• A desire to continuously improve and develop HR and employment law knowledge and expertise.
• Data driven and analytic approach to managing the ER along with ongoing reporting of key metrics
• Ability and willingness to travel to West Drayton office once a week and Willam Road office twice a month, and the Peterbourough office as an when required
• Interest and enthusiam of providing coaching to managers and senior stakeholders
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
• Experience of delivering people management training workshops and being a subject matter expert in employee relations
• Experience of handling maternity, paternity and long-term sickness cases.

Benefits

As well as a salary of up to £40,000 - £48,000 (dependent on experience), you'll also receive: Up to 5-10% Bonus, Life Insurance (Death in Service), 2 days paid volunteering leave a year, Private Medical Insurance & Travel Insurance (after 1 year), Wellness Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, 33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays), extensive retail discounts via Reward Gateway (e.g. 5% off most major supermarkets), support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships, Season Ticket Loans, Discounted Cabs and Courier services (within London).

Equality and Diversity Information

Addison Lee is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Addison Lee are a Disability Confident employer, we have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff.