We are currently recruiting an independent HR advisor on six-month contract in Peterborough. This is a hybrid role, with at least 2 days a week to be office based.

Key responsibilities

* Provide commercially focused ER support to the business.
* Mediate and facilitate disputes working to reduce the number of formal cases.
* Prevention of employment tribunal claims through proactive coaching and development as well as review of business practices / best practice.
* Can hold grievance hearings or appeals / Conduct investigation depending on nature of matter
* Assisting in driving company-wide initiatives i.e. performance management, benefit strategies, merit reviews and organisational change.
* Promote talent philosophy throughout business unit to ensure that CDW is building capability, a bench for critical roles within business unit and focusing on future requirements.
* Propose policy and procedure changes / improvements to instil best business and leadership practices.
* Monitor, and review all company procedures train managers on policy/procedure usage and implementation.
* Create and maintain documentation and guides for Managers and coworkers to foster self service.
* To advise on and guide major TUPE programs, liaising with transferring organisations and management teams to ensure transfers are conducted within the legislative framework.
* Work in partnership with the Coworker Relations (ER) Manager to ensure alignment and consistency.
* Travel within the UK may required.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

* Degree or equivalent CIPD qualification
* HR generalist experience supporting employee populations 500+
* Employment Law knowledge and ability to translate this into commercially astute HR Advice.
* UK Case law knowledge
* Discipline, Grievance, Absence and TUPE experience
* Experience of leading projects and initiatives
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
* HRIS Experience (Workday desirable)

To be successful for this position, you must have previous HR experience. You must be highly organised, be proficient in using IT tools for project management and data analysis, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.

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