HR Advisor FTC (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a HR Advisor to cover maternity leave to provide a comprehensive HR generalist service to all areas of the business in relation to the recruitment, benefits, engagement, wellbeing and support of the CBS Team.

The People, Culture & Values Department is responsible for providing a transparent, open and supportive environment for all CBS people, through a comprehensive People Strategy and Plan, which strengthens the business’s core values and culture in alignment with the corporate objectives, ambitions and goals.

The salary for this role is £36,000 - £38,000 per annum. The working hours are 35 hours per week, from Monday to Friday on a hybrid working pattern with the option to work from home 2 day per week following successful probation.

About Us
At Car Benefit Solutions, we specialise in providing Employee Car Ownership Schemes and other customised car schemes, such as salary sacrifice. With support from leading motor manufacturers and managed by our dedicated team at CBS, our schemes are thoughtfully designed to bring benefits to both employers and employees.

We have a strong reputation in the Automotive and Corporate sectors. We are proudly recognised as a 3-star World Class best company to work for, ranked 3rd in the Business Services sector. Additionally, we are among the top 25 employers in the Northwest region. Our Gold status further exemplifies our commitment to our people as Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.

Key Accountabilities 

Recruitment   

• Provide guidance and escalation support to the HR Officer, HR Coordinator and HR Administrator across the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring consistency, compliance and a positive candidate experience, including stepping in to conduct interviews when required.   

• Advise hiring managers on role profiles, advert wording and sourcing approaches, offering benchmarking insight and best practice recommendations. 

• Contribute to the management of recruitment channels and agency relationships, including supporting the annual PSL review and highlighting any performance issues or areas for improvement. 

Generalist HR  

• Provide confidential advice and support to Heads of Department, Managers, and employees, ensuring advice is timely, pragmatic, compliant, seeking auditable guidance from professional, external sources where required 

• Support the HR Manager and Head of Department with a range of initiatives including but not limited to Investors in People, Best Companies to Work For and We Invest in Wellbeing. 

• Assist the HR Manager and Head of P&C in activities relating to the People Strategy and Plan, including but not limited to, wellbeing and engagement, reward and recognition.  

• Support in employee related activities, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and sickness absence.  

• Support with organising employee performance reviews as required. 

• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of HR policies. 

• Support the HR Manager with the delivery of HR Workshops and Lunch & Learns  

Reporting & Administration  

• Oversee the annual exit interview consolidation report and prepare any ad hoc reports as requested by management.  

• Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates.  

• General HR administration including benefits, pensions and maintaining accurate employee records. 

• Provide data for the monthly board report as requested by the HR Manager/Head of Department 

• Provide additional reporting/data as requested by the HR Manager/Head of Department or Directors 

Management  

• Leading, coaching and supporting the HR Coordinator and HR Administrator   

• Conduct monthly 121 meetings in line with the CBS performance management process, including a review of objectives, performance, wellbeing and training needs to ensure clear direction and development. 

• Support team members and identify L&D needs to ensure skills gaps are mitigated and work with the HR Manager to put succession plans in place 

CBS Culture and Wellbeing  

• Support the HR Manager with a range of initiatives relating to wellbeing and engagement, including assisting with the annual wellbeing and engagement plan.  

• Update and enhance the CBS Connect Intranet with all people related activities. 

• Ensure all CBS customer centricity standards are adhered to. 

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 CIPD Qualification  

Desirable

• Working towards level 7 CIPD Qualification  
• Degree Educated 

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

HR Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as an HR Generalist  
• Understanding of general HR policies and procedures  
• Previous experience managing recruitment processes 
• Previous experience of administering rewards and benefits including PMI and pensions 
• Up to date employment law knowledge and understanding of implications on the business of this 
• Professional writing skills including emails, reports, presentations, correspondence and policies 
• Commercial awareness relating to the HR arena 

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge and experience running payroll 

Communication/interpersonal skills 

Essential

• Ability to adopt a curious and analytical approach and challenge in a positive way 
• Excellent verbal communicator with the ability to develop relationships across all areas of the business including at Director level 
• Organised and efficient to meet deadlines and deliver objectives 
• Personal credibility and professionalism 
• Decisive thinker and influencer 
• Strong work ethic, flexibility and reliability 
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work 
• Motivated self-starter who demonstrates a proactive approach and initiative 

Technical/IT skills 

Essential

• IT literate – MSOffice and HR Software 

Desirable

• Previous experience using Sage 

CBS related skills 

Essential

• A credible and professional approach to all tasks and in representing CBS and the CBS Employer Brand 
• Ability to work in line with Customer Centricity values 
• Ability to work in line with CBS Core Values of pride, integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and enjoyment 

Please note as part of our pre-employment checks, all successful applicants must undergo a basic DBS check prior to starting employment.