An exciting opportunity has arisen within our HR team for a HR Advisor. If you are looking for an exciting role to further your HR career and work within a global organisation then we would love to hear from you. For the right candidate funding for CIPD training will be considered. Reporting to the HR Manager you will have the opportunity to learn new skills in a generalist role and be part a team that values engagement, development and innovation. Hours of work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Position Summary:
Full generalist role including payroll responsibility supporting a busy and developing manufacturing site. To efficiently and professionally support the Company's HR function in line with key business objectives, helping to make the HR Department a highly cost-effective, valued and well-regarded resource for managers, employees and associates alike. Produce valid and timely management information, be proactive in recommendations for action and implement initiatives, projects and corporate HR requirements effectively. Work during the night shift at least once a month to deal with any HR issues and maintain shift engagement. To be able to travel to different sites to be involved in corporate HR projects or to support other areas of the business as required.

Key Accountabilities:
• Assist line managers and supervisors with all aspects of the recruitment and selection process as required from preparation of job descriptions through to offer management; obtaining relevant authorisation from US parent company.
• Onboard and induct new employees ensuring all relevant documentation is complete and references obtained.
• Ensure all payroll documentation is kept up to date and complete monthly payroll data input and checking to ensure a timely and accurate payroll service is provided to employees. Assist employees with any queries that they may have with payroll.
• Carry out regular data integrity checks of the information held in the HR system and ensure updates are processed by the line manager, or HR where appropriate, within the required deadlines
• Guide managers and staff through any performance and absence management, grievance or disciplinary situations which may arise, including taking minutes at hearings and providing appropriate legal/procedural/policy advice, assisting managers to prepare journals or notes if needed, conducting investigations (including interviewing witnesses), sending out appropriate letters and documents and providing information.
• Provide support to Managers in conducting a training needs analysis and prioritising training and development that is critical to achieving key business objectives. Conducting or assisting with training and development programmes, with the involvement of internal and external trainers as required, including booking of courses, monitoring staff feedback and ensuring appropriate records are maintained.
• Prepare for resigning employees by notifying relevant departments, e.g. Payroll, IT, conduct exit interviews with leavers and feedback trends to management as appropriate, ensure leaving employees return all equipment (escalate any problems as required), ensure forwarding addresses etc. are checked. Initiate the recruitment procedure if a successor is required.
• Participate on any consultative committees as required / escalate any issues arising from these as necessary.
• Lead the CSR meetings and engaging the CSR forum to drive an annual programme across the site
• Assist with performance management and monitoring processes as required
• Assist the HR Manager with implementing / revising existing and/or new policies and procedures to ensure that the Company meets best practice, holds clear consistent policies across all sites and complies with current employment legislation.
• Assist with recording and preparing data reports for department, management team and US parent company includes weekly and monthly updates of various records, such as absences, headcount, recruitment data, etc.
• Assist with general benefits administration, e.g. liaising with pension, private health, ordering of childcare vouchers, fleet management and dealing with appropriate documentation.
• Assist as required with any other projects, which may arise from time to time;
• Assist in dealing with routine HR requirements, e.g. reference requests, minute taking at formal meetings, etc.


Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Essential:
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in payroll processing
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Advanced level Microsoft skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet;
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential and secure
Desirable:
• CIPD qualification
Here at Thermo Fisher we drive continuous improvement and learning in our processes and our people. We encourage learning via job skill training or professional qualifications if that is what’s required to ensure that the individual can be successful in their role. Working at Thermo Fisher you will also benefit from the following:-
• 25 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with no restrictions as to how much you contribute
• Private health care plus the option to upgrade your cover to include your family
• Access to childcare voucher, cycle to work and computer schemes
• Access to an employee assistance programme, Unum please visit their website for more information www.unum.co.uk
• Annual bonus scheme
• A great environment to work in where innovation in encouraged and hardwork and success is rewarded

Information about the company Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and 50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our site mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Our four premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Life Technologies, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.