This six-month temporary contract as an HR Advisor in Sunderland offers £38,000 to £43,000 annually, working full time on sickness cover for Northern Powergrid’s People team. The successful candidate provides practical guidance to managers and stakeholders within a dedicated directorate. Duties span employee relations, recruitment, performance management, absence, wellbeing, organisational change, and learning. Applicants need strong coaching ability, sound employment law knowledge, and a customer-focused approach. The position suits an experienced professional who can influence at all levels and manage competing priorities. Hybrid working may be available between Sunderland or Shiremoor sites.
HR Advisor 6-month sickness cover £38-43k Sunderland or Shiremoor Pertemps are actively recruiting on behalf of Northern Powergrid for an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused HR professional to provide practical, people-focused advice and support to managers and key stakeholders across a dedicated business area. You’ll play an important role in supporting a wide range of HR activity, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, absence, wellbeing, organisational change and learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive HR advisory service across a dedicated directorate
- Coach and support managers on employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance
- Advise managers on recruitment, resourcing and organisational changes
- Support talent development and performance improvement plans
- Provide HR input into projects, change programmes and working groupsUse HR data and metrics to identify trends and support continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships with managers, colleagues and trade union representatives
- Work closely with the wider People Services team and provide support to the People Business Partner
- Ensure a high-quality, customer-focused HR service is delivered
We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who can demonstrate:
- CIPD qualification
- Significant generalist HR experience within a large or complex organisation
- Experience working in an HR advisory or business partnering environment
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, including at Director level
- Experience supporting and implementing organisational change
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT systems
- A full clean driving licence
Desirable:
- Degree in HR, Business or a related subject
- Experience working within a trade union recognised environment
- HR experience within a blue-collar or operational industry
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to work within a leading organisation and make a real impact across the People function, we’d love to hear from you.
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