HR Assistant Manager

HR Assistant Manager (Maternity Cover)

Overview

Are you a proactive and approachable HR professional with a passion for fostering positive workplace relationships? We are seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic team on a 7-month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension). This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting managers and employees across a wide range of employee relations matters, all while contributing to a workplace culture that values fun, respect, empowerment, and forward-thinking.

This full-time role is based at a modern office near York.

Benefits

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• Salary £29,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
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• Mat leave contract 7 months - poss extended
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• Hours - Full-time
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• Private Medical Cover
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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
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• Birthday Lie-In – start late, take a long lunch, or finish early on your special day.
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• Paid Volunteering Day – make a difference on company time
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• Flexible lunch breaks – start early or finish early, your choice
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• Free parking at all our sites.
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Responsibilities

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• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
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• Managing ER cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals.
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• Ensuring all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policies.
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• Supporting managers with short-term absence management, probation reviews, and flexible working requests.
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• Coaching and upskilling managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
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• Analyzing and reporting on people data, including absence trends and ER metrics.
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• Occasionally delivering training sessions and workshops on workplace policies and people-related topics.
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• Collaborating with the wider HR team to enhance the overall employee experience.
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• Traveling to other sites occasionally
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Qualifications

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• Proven experience providing HR and employee relations advice.
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• Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, policies, and UK employment law.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
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• A positive, proactive, and approachable attitude.
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• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
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• Confidence using HR systems and IT packages, including HR reporting tools.
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• A solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
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• CIPD Level 5 qualification (preferred but not essential).
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• Knowledge of Dutch employment law (advantageous but not essential).
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• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
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