Taylor and Francis Hiring for Human Resources Advisor at Abingdon Full Time

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential.

Job Description

We are expanding our busy Human Resources team and have an opportunity for a HR Advisor to join us for a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our growing organisation and partner with our Global HR Business Partners on employee relations matters including performance management, absence management, and employee wellbeing. This role will also focus on other key HR priorities including driving and building commitment to our performance management agenda by educating managers and equipping them with tools and learning.

Sitting in the People Relations Team, reporting into the People Relations Manager, this challenging role would provide you the experience of working in a growing organisation, working on a global scale and be part of a supportive team environment.

Please note that this role does not cover recruitment or learning and development. This is an operational HR role and we are looking for an individual who enjoys working in an operational capacity, as opposed to being a strategic role

The role will be based largely from home in the UK although we would require the successful individual to be able to attend our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, approximately once a week (covid-19 permitting).

Closing date for applications: 2nd March 2022

What you will be doing:
As an experienced HR Advisor, you will provide a supportive and consistent level of advice and guidance to our managers regarding a range of employee relations issues including performance management, absence management and wellbeing

Supporting the People Relations Specialist with Employee Relations cases, ensuring our employees are managed effectively and cases are facilitated in an assertive yet sensitive manner at all times

Supporting our managers to develop their people management capabilities whilst adhering to best practice

Managing flexible working and sabbatical requests and providing guidance and coaching to managers as required

Supporting with the management of the annual bonus scheme payments and annual reward review

Liaising with our shared service teams to ensure data integrity for payroll and employee reporting

Ad-hoc project work as may be required by the business

Qualifications

Ideally you will be CIPD qualified, or part qualified with a keen interest in your own continuous professional development. You will be someone who enjoys working in an operational capacity. The following key skills are required:

A solid Employee Relations background including experience handling sensitive employee relations cases and the ability to provide consistent advice and guidance to managers on a variety of employment issues

A good working knowledge of current UK employment law and its application

Exceptional relationship management skills to partner with the business to build strong internal and external working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Strong HRIS skills in SAP HR or similar

Competent in Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level

Knowledge of global mobility, benefits and acquisitions would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

What we offer in return:
Salary of circa £35,000-42,000 per annum plus bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

3 additional discretionary days leave for Christmas

4 paid volunteering days annually

Additional day off for your birthday

Seasonal social and charitable events

Training and development

This role is open to candidates in all locations across England. Taylor & Francis has multiple options for how employees can work based on their role – be that in the Office, at home or somewhere in between. This role will be predominantly home based but you will need to be able to commit to travelling to the office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, approximately once per week.

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/care