Main Purpose of the Role

Responsible for providing standalone Human Resources support to the UK Business entities to provide best in class HR Service to the UK and Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Role model the Company Values; Committed, Curious and Conscious and demonstrate these on a daily basis. 
• Serve as the primary HR contact for the UK & Europe businesses, providing guidance and support across all HR disciplines including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development and reward.  
• Partner with local managers to advise on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and UK and Netherlands employment law. 
• Support with the delivery and implementation of key HR projects, including engagement, performance, and culture programs.  
• Manage all HR administration for UK entities, including onboarding, contract management and maintaining accurate HRIS records. 
• Manage the disciplinary and grievance procedures: advising managers, supporting investigations etc. 
• Review and renewal of all HR Policies and procedures. 
• Support the management of long term and complex absenteeism, including referrals to occupational health, supporting related meetings, creating, and managing a comprehensive case log and all related administration. 
• Advise on compensation, benefits, and payroll matters, liaising with Finance and Group HR where required. 
• Support client groups in the execution of roll out on any HR related initiatives or projects e.g., performance review process, employee engagement surveys, talent management initiatives etc. 
• Support due diligence, bids and tender activities, transition and TUPE exercises ensuring effective communication and compliance. 
• Provide support to the businesses in relation to any reorgansiation/redundancy exercises as required. 
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required e.g., benefits providers, recruitment companies, employment lawyers etc. 
• Act as a focal point for employees with regard to any questions around their life cycle of employment. 

Educational Requirements

CIPD qualified to Level 5 / Degree qualified (desirable)

Knowledge, Skill & Experience

Essential Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role in a standalone or small team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of organisation.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and experience with HR Systems.

Desirable Selection Criteria

• • Experience as an HR Advisor in an engineering, manufacturing, or technology-driven environment.
  • Working knowledge of Netherlands Labour law and HR practices to support cross-border activities.
  • Experience working in a global or matrix organisation.

Competencies

• Strong Communication and Negotiation skills
• Decision Making
• Planning & Organising
• Initiative & Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Motivation
• Leadership
• Responsibility

Notes

• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
• Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time in agreement by both the parties.

Kindly email your Resume and Cover Letter to fiona.reeks@uniquegroup.com