HR Advisor (West Yorkshire Area)

Overview Torque is an award-winning, end-to-end supply chain specialist, providing exceptional solutions to fashion brands and retailers for over 30 years. We always go the extra mile to help our customers’ businesses succeed, which is why some of them have been with us since the very start. We have a core set of values that sets us apart from the crowd. They are the guiding principles that define how we conduct ourselves. Within each of those core values lies a set of brand behaviours that help us embody the brand values in our day-to-day lives. If these sound like you, then you could be a perfect fit for the team. The Torque Mission is our commitment to our customers. We all play a vital role in our customers success. They depend on us to make every element of our service as good as can be. They rely on the strong personal relationships we create. Not just with them but within our team. They trust us to go the extra mile, do everything we can to the best of our ability and continue to improve. These values are our foundation and underpin every customer relationship we have. If we follow them, well continue to be successful together. One team. One Torque. We deliver our mission through our core values and behaviours. Role Summary The HR Advisor serves as a key point of contact for managers and employees across the business functions providing expert guidance and support across a wide range of HR topics, ensuring compliance with internal policy and employment legislation. This role serves as a trusted partner to the business, driving culture, promoting best practice and supporting to foster a great place to work in everything they do. What youll do Use your knowledge of employment law to ensure best practise across Torque, ensuring managers operate within the bounds of legislation and provide clear and transparent communication to the colleague. * Provide guidance, advice and support line Managers/Supervisors within your area, on: o Short term absences across sites (including but not limited to, RTW plans, escalation of disciplinary, adjustments plans) o Family friendly policies: Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Flexible Working etc. (Provide the documentation for all family friendly policies and support managers in meetings with colleagues where necessary) o Investigations and Disciplinaries for conduct issues (note-taking where necessary) o Grievances o Capability issues; performance and attendance (LTS) o Any other People Related Topic o Support the HR manager to develop workforce and manager specific capability through training delivery * Working with managers to ensure people issues are resolved in a timely manner with no unnecessary delays * Covering administrative duties in the absence of the HR Administrator * Supporting the wider the HR team with ER issues and providing availability for note taking and supporting with the administration of ER cases ensuring a consistent HR approach across sites. * Support HR Manager in managing workplace adjustments and risk assessments. * Working with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment processes for salaried employees including internal and external advertising, selection process, offer stage and onboarding: o Continuously review our resourcing channels to ensure that the advertisement of roles is successful. Including, sourcing and supporting community recruitment opportunities to build brand awareness o Providing coaching and guidance to managers to ensure recruitment and selection process is legally compliant o Accurate tracking of salaried applications and shortlisting candidates based on job criteria o Providing professional response and feedback to candidates at all stages of the process o Deliver a robust welcome and onboarding experience o Conduct HR inductions for all new starters o Ensuring relevant training and documentation is in place before authorising changes to personal details or access to business systems. o Use recruitment strategies that align with talent and succession plans How youll do it * Hardworking - Be flexible and visible for all teams across the business. Working hours reflect where your guidance and support is needed most. * Efficient - Plan effectively ensuring robust tracking of each process to ensure timescales are adhered to. * Adaptable - Be the change expert and be courageous when delivering change initiatives. * Approachable - Ensure difficult conversations and situations are handled respectfully in line with our values. Create an atmosphere of trust and respect where managers can ask questions and explore thinking safely. * Honest - Create an environment of trust, and deliver difficult messages with respect and empathy whilst maintaining a legal perspective. * Proactive - Drive your own continuous development to ensure you are always up to date on legislation and are prepared for any updates or new policies as required. * Courageous - Make difficult decisions and have difficult conversations and equip our teams to do the same. * Positive - Be a champion for change and growth. Requirements * CIPD Level 5 qualified or currently working towards or willing to work towards * +1 years’ experience in HR Advisory role * Ability to work across multiple locations * Right to work in the UK identification must be provided if you are selected for an interview (birth certificate/passport/identity card/share code). Details * Seniority level: Mid-Senior level * Employment type: Full-time * Job function: Human Resources * Industries: Transportation, Logistics and Storage J-18808-Ljbffr