HR Consultant

Salary: £44,520 per year

As an HR Consultant at Unipart Logistics you will provide credible, value add HR support, particularly in the areas of Reward, Engagement, Capability and Resourcing. This role is based at our multi-client distribution centre in Cowley.

HR Consultant Responsibilities:

Provide HR consultative support and coaching to management team members to ensure their capability is exceptional in dealing with all people related matters
Advise, coach and guide line managers about levels and types of reward, including base and variable pay and incentives
Deputise for the HRBP/HRM where required
Represent the HR department at relevant site meetings where appropriate
Be an ambassador for HR across the business and with clients
Actively support and coach the Forum / Site Leadership team in the organisation of annual Employee Engagement Survey; conducting and analysing of progress pulse checks, facilitation of feedback sessions; coaching of managers in the delivery of subsequent action plans (3Cs)
Work closely with the Forum and the General Manager(s) to ensure there is an effective employee voice
Manage the recruitment process (from vacancy design to offer) for U Grade positions on site/in Sector, working with the Resourcing Specialists, ensuring that candidates have a positive experience and brand integrity is maintained throughout
Promote and support site based capability and succession management activities, coaching managers in the use of MRiTB, competency framework and succession planning tools; proactively supporting and building the talent plan to ensure all competency risks are known, managed and planned for
Deliver HR training modules and other training and development activities in conjunction with the HR Advisors and the Capability team
Lead the HR element of all site/within Sector based change programmes / projects both planned and as they occur (TUPE, Restructure, Redundancy, shift changes), ensuring effective employee communication and engagement is maintained throughout and following the process
Support the HR business partners in tender processes for new business
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the department’s internal and external customers / suppliers
Conduct bi-annual audits (as a minimum) of the on-site temporary recruitment agency to ensure compliance with UL service level agreement (SLA) and legislation
Review and discuss required actions related to analysis from weekly and monthly management information (MI) with senior site managers, providing insight and assistance to drive improvements across sites
HR Consultant Requirements:

Educated to A Level (minimum) or equivalent
Experience of managing change management processes (TUPE / redundancy / restructures etc.)
Complete understanding of HR processes and procedures
Up to date, working knowledge of current UK employment law
Proven experience of working in a confidential environment
Able to influence at a senior management level (gravitas)
Strong planning, organising and time management skills – able to balance priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to process information accurately, quickly and logically
IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel)
Customer focus – taking accountability for proactively resolving issues
Unafraid to challenge practice / process and people to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement
Desirable:

SHL Level II or BPS Level B
CIPD qualified
Coaching and mentoring skills / qualifications
Understanding of L&D processes and procedures
About Unipart Group:

You may remember Unipart as the company who in the 1970s revolutionised the automotive parts industry. Unipart is a different company today with clients such as Vodafone, Sky, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS. The Unipart Group is an independent manufacturing, logistics and consultancy company who employs nearly 10,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.

Location: Cowley
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £44,520 plus car / car allowance

You may have experience of the following: HR Consultant, Human Resources, CIPD, Senior HR Advisor, Human Resources Consultant, HR Generalist, Human Resources Manager, Employment Law, HR Consultancy etc.

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