Job Description:

HR Advisor (fully office-based)

Hours per week: 40

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team to provide high-quality first-line Human Resources advice and support to Managers and Homes within our Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• To effectively prioritise and manage high volumes of various types of HR queries.
• To provide advice and support to Managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance and capability cases, ensuring advice is consistent and in line with current Company policy and procedures.
• To ensure all associated documentation is correctly prepared and supplied to Managers to support effective management of their staff. 
• To provide advice and support Managers in the effective management of both long term and short term frequent intermittent absence.
• ·To provide advice and support to Managers and employees on family friendly policies and rights/entitlements.
• To maintain a log of all cases and provide status updates to Management as requested.
• Process and provide HR data as requested and prepare reports, to agreed standards, as and when requested.
• Maintain relevant electronic documentation and other filing systems, ensuring staff records are kept up to date and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act
• To undertake ad hoc projects as requested.
• To update and maintain absence management records, producing reports for the Senior Management team and the Board of Directors.
• Work to agreed policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement where appropriate, making recommendations to the Human Resources Manager.
• Develop partnership working with external agencies.
• To prepare and issue contracts of employment

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

• Proven work experience as an HR Advisor, preferably within a regulatory environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and Word)
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong telephone, email and face to face communication skills
• CIPD qualified is preferable 

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.