Human Resources Advisor
2 days ago
Leeds
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognised brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. JOB PURPOSE To support the Multi-site HR Manager in the delivery of a professional and comprehensive HR service to the site. Ensuring the adherence to company HR policies and procedures, legal compliance and best practice. To deliver day to day support on a diverse range of generalist HR tasks, including, but not limited to employee relation issues, administration and payroll submissions, absence management, recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement and training and development. Support in the delivery of Vision 2030’s culture initiative through championing and fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and engagement at all times, and promoting conversations in the business that give purpose, direction and develops a growth culture that will support the site’s success. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Absence Management • Proactively monitor attendance levels, analyse trends and patterns and put measures in place to support managers in managing any absence issues, including implementation of sickness reviews and wellbeing meetings., • Provide an advisory service to managers and team leaders in all employee relations issues ensuring the consistent application of company policies and procedures., • Maintain and build strong working relationships with managers and stakeholders (H&S, Payroll etc), to understand business requirements and how HR can support them., • Support and manage employee relation issues, providing support for managers with cases including, but not exhaustive of, disciplinary and grievance matters. Display expert ER knowledge and ensure fairness and consistency throughout the process in accordance with legislation and best practice, ensuring correct documentation is always recorded., • Support the business with the delivery of coaching and training that enables a culture of learning, development and growth., • Design and deliver training programmes, where required, on relevant HR and people initiatives that support the company’s Vision 2030., • Provide mentoring and guidance to managers on HR best practices., • Provide input into business cases for business changes, such as organisation structure changes., • Help to drive organisational performance by driving core business objectives., • Review and update departmental documents, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to all legislation and policies., • Support organisation performance management processes., • Maintain consistency in the application of policies and procedures., • Support the attraction, development and retention of key talent., • Contribute and manage the recruitment and selection processes as required., • Support starters and leavers processes, including onboarding and induction, and exit interviews, ensuring all elements of HR administration are carried out during the life cycle of the employee ., • Strive for excellence in the delivery of HR services, enabling the business to deliver and seek opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies., • Empower others through coaching, self-service, and easily accessible information., • Remain up to date on industry best practices, and provide support to audits to ensure compliance., • Provide periodic and adhoc reports as needed., • Maintain HR data trackers, ensuring information is accurate and timely., • Liaising with the Multi-site manager to ensure comprehensive coverage of HR is provided to the site at all times. SKILLS/QUALS • Educated to degree level or equivalent in HR or related discipline., • CIPD Level 5 is desirable., • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of HR principles and their application including experience in coaching and mentoring and ability to approach people issues from a commercial perspective, delivering value-add HR services ., • Knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace legislation., • Competent in MS Office suite (particularly Excel), with experience using HR systems., • High level interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and developed ability to communicate at management level., • Self-motivated, driven and determined., • Resilient., • Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic., • Quality and safety conscious.