HR Advisor

The Dunstall Holdings Group contains two business streams which are involved in agricultural and industrial applications. The Group has 7 different locations in the UK and with a turnover of over £120m employs over 240 people.

Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) was established over 30 years ago and is a leading regional agricultural machinery dealer. We supply an extensive range of agricultural machinery throughout Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and mid Wales and also sell high-quality used equipment across the UK and abroad.  We have four depots in Newport, Shrewsbury, Sudbury and Welshpool. The main franchises that we represent are John Deere, JCB and Kuhn.

The business is undertaking a thorough review of its HR function as we drive to become an employer of choice and we are looking for motivated individuals who will support us on this journey.

The role of HR Advisor is a new role and is especially important given the HR transformation journey we are currently experiencing.  We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter who can assist with a full range of operational HR activities in a stand-alone role partnering with the Group HR Manager. 

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The HR Advisor will need to assist with operational HR activities, support business managers and partner with the Group HR Manager.  You will mainly work alone and therefore will need to be comfortable in handling activities on a day-to-day basis, but there are support mechanisms in place to ensure you receive any guidance and support you may need in the role.

You will need to be self-sufficient and comfortable dealing with people at all levels. The role will be supported with a direct reporting line to the Group HR Manager.

DUTES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide a broad generalist HR Service
• Promote standardisation and consistency in the application of HR processes
• Support with Employee Relations issues, to include Grievance, Appeals, Disciplinaries and Investigation hearings
• Work closely with the Group HR Manager to monitor, review and update policies in line with current legislation
• Undertake HR administration duties
• Provide advisory support to line managers and employees on all HR matters, supporting employee relations and promoting positive working practices
• Manage and promote effective recruitment methods
• Ensure effective onboarding for new starters from induction to reviews
• Partner with Group HRM to identify L&D solutions and deliver L&D workshops
• Assist Group HRM with annual Performance Review cycle
• Assist Group HRM with specific ad-hoc projects
• Support various Company special events or programmes and assist the HR team with HR projects and assignments

ROLE RELATIONSHIPS

Direct Reports

Key Internal Relationships

Key External Relationships

None

• Group Finance Director
• Senior Leadership Team
• Marketing team
• Department Managers

• HR Consultant
• Recruitment agencies

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Qualifications and experience

• Part/full CIPD qualified
• Strong HR Generalist experience  
• Comfortable working with people at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a stand-alone role

Knowledge and technical skills

• Knowledge of CIPHR systems would be an advantage
• Technical skills required to use common applications including MS Office, PowerPoint, with advanced knowledge of Word & Excel.
• Solid knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to build relationships with peers, managers, and team colleagues
• High degree of confidentiality and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask 

Other requirements

Knowledge of Agriculture Industry would be a distinct advantage but is not essential