HR Advisor

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At the heart of our operation are our wonderful HR Teams and we’re looking for a true HR professional with lots of energy, drive and aspirations to advance their career with Gist as an HR Advisor.

It’s an exciting time to join. Having recently been acquired by Marks & Spencer, Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape.

What You’ll Enjoy

• All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across M&S (T&C’s apply)
• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Life Assurance
• Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Well-being portal
• Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

What’s the Opportunity?

The HR Advisor will partner with the HR Manager and operate as a true generalist, managing the day to day running of the HR department at site. They will play a critical role in ensuring that all employees at site are treated in a manner that is truly reflective of our values, with heavy involvement in employee relations matters and providing robust advice in all people matters. The HR Advisor will support operational success and development of the HR department.

Salary: up to £37,500.00 + Bonus & Benefits

Hours: 37.5 per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Location:Gist Thatcham, RG19 4BQ

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring the operational success and development of the HR department, working closely alongside senior site management.
• Providing guidance on HR policies and processes.
• Heavy involvement in matters of employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Providing an efficient internal customer service to managers and employees.
• Assist the HR Manager and General Manager in developing and driving the site people plans.
• Absence management.
• Delivery of induction training for new starters, consistently updating welcome pack information.
• Ensuring all elements of HR administration are carried out - e.g. starters, leavers, referencing, security and compliance checks, etc
• Assist with all aspects of recruitment and selection on site.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to date information on the HR system.
• Weekly/Monthly management reports.
• Responsibility for various ad-hoc HR and Administrative tasks.

Who You’ll Be

• Experience within a similar HR Administrator/Advisory position.
• Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards.
• Previous experience within the logistics and supply chain sector would be highly desirable, as would exposure to a unionised environment.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Creative with the ability to make decisions and have confidence in your own convictions

About Us

Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.

We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborativeand ethical.

Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Up to £37,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HRA.74