Job Description

About The Role

Job Title: Part-time Senior HR Advisor (Group Support Functions)

Salary:

40,000 - 45,000 per annum

(pro-rata) plus up to 15% bonus and benefits

Location:

Hybrid/home working with ad hoc travel to meetings/office locations (Hampshire/Midlands/London)

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, over a minimum for 4 days

Job Status: Permanent

Join the UK

's largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we're altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We're Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK's automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.

Main Purpose of The Role:

As

Senior HR Adviser

, you'll deliver an exceptional HR service to a

professional Group Support Services (Technology mainly).

Reporting directly to a strategic HR Business Partner

, you'll be instrumental in building confidence in HR across the dedicated business area -- helping managers lead effectively and driving consistent people practices that are commercially focused, reduce risk and improve performance. This would suit a generalist with strong background in employee relations, including re-structuring.



As part of

a large HR team which includes HR Shared Services and Centres of Excellence

you will work closely with the HRBP and HR wider team to deliver within your dedicated business area.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the HR Business Partner and leaders with business change from design to implementation, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption Work closely with the HR BP and the Change Lead to support the execution of re-structuring and TUPE, including liaising with HR Operations/Payroll to ensure changes are accurate and systems maintained Review sickness absence patterns and themes providing reports that hold leaders to account to effectively manage absence and encourage a holistic approach and early intervention Review employee engagement survey pulse results and the HR dashboard, ER case trackers to identify trends, influence and inform decisions that drive improvement and impact. Working closely with the HRBP to be proactive and to deliver key strategies / messages Identify skills gaps through understanding ER casework themes, talent potential initiatives and succession plans etc use intelligence to inform L&D where gaps exist Act as a point of contact for employee relations case work, providing expert advice and coach senior leaders and managers on employee relations matters. Ensuring advice is consistent with policies and employment law, holding them to account for reasonable timescales. Attending hearings and meetings to advise managers on process/potential outcomes. Managing the ER case tracker. Highlighting high risk cases to the HR Business Partner Support with developing content and plans to deliver high impact workshops on key policy subjects e.g. managing disciplinary and/or innovative solutions Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Managers and Team Leads across the dedicated function. Being visible virtually and in person, as required Support talent acquisition team, HRBP and leaders to understand future workforce needs Support the HR Business Partner with cyclical activity e.g. performance, talent potential, succession planning, wellbeing etc. Support with developing/delivering our approach to pulse survey results & feedback loops in relation to the employee engagement survey (quarterly) Support central HR COE initiatives holding leaders to account for job evaluation and benchmarking roles, as required Support with communicating central HR initiatives and supporting Graduate programmes and Chartered Management Degree Apprentices Collaborating with HR UK and Portugal HR with cross functional activity, as required

Knowledge and Experience Required:

CIPD Level 5 qualified Proven experience as an ER Adviser with sound ER end to end case management exposure (within professional support services functions and/or tech) Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice Confidence in advising various levels (senior leaders and team managers) with handling ER issues, the confidence to coach, challenge and hold managers to account Demonstrable experience supporting re-structures (TUPE desirable) HR Generalist experience including exposure to employee engagement pulse surveys and approaches Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multi-site and remote/hybrid working environment Excel skills & analytical ability to identify themes, patterns and present information to inform decisions Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR systems A proactive, collaborative mindset -- able to work independently and as part of a team Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and problem solve Ability to think broadly, join dots and bring a service mindset Able to drive and travel on an ad-hoc basis, as required Some project skills desirable

We've put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:

Onsite parking Company Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
And so much more...

As the automotive industry changes, we're changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We're the number one in what we do for a reason and that's because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.



We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.



Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.