Wilmington plc Hiring for HR / People Advisor at London Full Time

Location: Flexible with regular travel to Birmingham / London

Salary: Up to £35,000 (DoE)

Why do we want you?

You are a professional and confident experienced Human Resources advisor or similar who is pragmatic, tactful, diplomatic and approachable.

You have strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels and are able to problem solve effectively. Working with a high level of integrity and confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail.

Wilmington plc exists to help our customers to do the right business in the right way, acting as a trusted partner as they navigate the complexity of the Regulatory Compliance landscape. We provide high quality Information & Data with a complementary range of Training & Education solutions. Our customer-led product management culture is underpinned by an agile approach that allows us to deliver solutions that are high value, up to date, and responsive to change.

At the heart of our business is our people, whose creativity, adaptability, and dedication are critical to our success. Our diverse teams of experienced industry practitioners and talented subject matter experts play a crucial role in helping our customers to overcome their own business challenges.

This is a place where you can truly progress. A place where you can be heard. Here, combining know-how with a great attitude will give you the opportunity to succeed.

Main Purpose of Role:
As a member of the People Shared Services team, you will be responsible for inputting into and supporting the People Plan for the Information and Data division of Wilmington plc.

You will be working closely with your People Partner as appropriate and supporting various people projects across the division and rest of organisation as required and empowering line managers in handling the full range of people queries and processes.

You will be a trusted advisor and an active part of the people team, attending relevant business meetings to engage with, better understand and advise on people business matters.

You will support with organisational design and development in anticipation of business requirements, including regularly reviewing the structure of the businesses and making suggestions for increased effectiveness.

You will assist with the execution of talent management initiatives e.g. retention planning, succession planning, performance, talent development planning etc. working closely with all leaders below MD level supporting them through these processes.

Working collaboratively as a member of the People Operations team you will deliver high quality service to customers, ensuring there is regular communication and exchanges of information.

These are just a few of the exciting elements you will come across in this role so if you like the sound of this level of variety and autonomy, why not submit an application and see where it takes you.

Skills and Experience Required:
We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes…

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

You will also need;

Experience working in Human Resources with some advisory experience and experience of handling a variety of People processes/issues

Knowledge of UK employment law, some knowledge of international employment law advantageous

Interacts with others in a sensitive and effective way using emotional intelligence. Respects and works well with others

Able to make systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information

A curiosity to know more and look beneath the surface of a situation to provide relevant options and risks

Resilient and maintains effective work behaviour in the face of setbacks or pressure. Remains calm, stable and in control of themselves

A strong customer service focus

Well organised, with ability to work to tight deadlines and excellent attention to detail

Ability to problem solve and use own initiative

A team player

Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

You need to be the kind of person who…

Is a professional and confident individual who is pragmatic, tactful, diplomatic and approachable with the ability to stay calm in difficult situations. You will have strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels and be able to problem solve effectively. You will work with a high level of integrity and confidentiality and have meticulous attention to detail. You will enjoy working with people and have a willingness to go the extra mile to deliver excellent advice, support and guidance.

Before you go….:
Thanks for reading our job advert. We’ve tried to bring to life what it’s like working as part of Wilmington plc but we do so much that it’s tough to distil into a single page. We also recognise that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job unless they think they match every requirement. Don’t let that hold you back. If you are excited about the role and think you can do much of what we have described but aren’t sure if you are quite who we’re looking for… give it a try. Nothing ventured nothing gained!

Come join us!

We offer a great benefits package which includes standard things like performance related bonus, pension with life assurance etc., but also Wilmington Choices which allows you to tailor your benefits package with offerings like holiday purchase, discount vouchers, heavily subsidised gym membership, cycle to work schemes and dining cards.

We offer variety, development and an opportunity to be part of a committed group of colleagues. We operate an open environment where you’ll be encouraged to make an impact. At Wilmington, our collaborative approach means your great ideas will be welcomed and your great work recognised.

We are focused on ensuring that Wilmington remains a great place to work. We value our people and we continue to invest in their career development. We encourage learning, and career opportunities are possible across all Wilmington companies.

As a portfolio Company, we are all different at Wilmington. We understand the power of bringing difference together and we celebrate the innovation and creativity it brings through diverse experience, knowledge, and perspectives.

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

• Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.