Job Title: Senior HR Advisor
Location: Cardiff, Wales (hybrid working)
Salary: £30 – 35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
About the role:
SYNLAB Drug & Alcohol (D&A) are part of the SYNLAB Group, SYNLAB Laboratory Services and Lextox specialise in providing drug and alcohol testing solutions across the UK.
We have a vacancy at our site in Cardiff, Wales for a Senior HR Advisor. The purpose of the role is:
To work with the HR BP to develop strategies and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders/leaders; supporting organisational effectiveness by developing and implementing solutions aligned to strategy
To provide the full range of comprehensive and generalist professional HR services to all stakeholders including managers, partners and staff with the intention of achieving excellent standards of service quality.
To build and maintain credible and productive relationships by working in partnership with Senior Management Team, Operational Managers, all employees, HR colleagues and staff representatives
Essential Skills and Requirements:
Essential
Graduate membership of the CIPD or higher.
Educated to degree level.
Significant experience of working as an HR Advisor or equivalent including a substantial ER and industrial relations remit
Experience of advising managers on the application of employment law and policies.
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation.
Good working knowledge of running a payroll, undertaking reconciliation of a payroll and progressing staff changes through the payroll
Ability to work unsupervised for most of the time.
Ability to build positive relationships with managers, colleagues and Trade Union representatives.
Ability to understand HR issues arising from operational management issues and advise managers appropriately and persuasively on the action they should take
Committed to the use of good HR practices and able to coach managers on how to apply HRM practices appropriately.
Ability to present information to groups of staff in a confident manner.
High standard of verbal and communication skills and able to generate own correspondence and reports.
Adaptable, flexible and innovative approach to work.
Intermediate standard in use of Microsoft applications and packages.
Desirable
Experience of working in an employee relations role
Experience of advising managers at disciplinary hearing and other formal hearings
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Group Human Resource Officer, HR Generalist, Group HR Officer, Senior HR Officer, Human Resources Generalist, Senior HR Advisor, HR Specialist, Employee Relations Specialist, Senior Employee Relations Advisor, Employee Relations Manager, Group HR Operations Officer, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Senior HR Manager may also be considered for this role.
