HR Advisor

Company Description

Informa PLC is a leading international events, intelligence and scholarly
research group.
Our purpose is to champion the specialist. Through hundreds of powerful brands
we work with businesses and professionals in specialist markets, providing the
connections, intelligence and opportunities that help customers grow, do
business, make breakthroughs and take better informed decisions. Informa is
listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE ‎100, with over ‎11,000
colleagues working in more than ‎30 countries.
Each of our five operating divisions has a distinct focus:
Informa Connect aims to provide expert content you cannot Google, and
access to specialist networks and communities, through major branded annual
events and specialist digital communities and content services.
Informa Intelligence provides specialist digital information and data
products, consultancy and research services to over ‎25,000 business worldwide,
helping companies make better informed decisions and gain competitive edge.
Informa Markets creates global platforms for industries, specialist
markets and customers to trade, innovate and grow, delivering over ‎550 events
annually, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.
Informa Tech aims to inspire the global technology community to design,
build and run a better digital world by providing research, media, training
and events to specialist technology communities worldwide.
Taylor & Francis commissions, curates, produces and publishes scholarly
research and reference-led content in specialist subject areas, advancing
research and enabling knowledge to be discovered and shared.
Our sixth division is Global Support , which provides shared, efficient
business services and function-specific expertise to each of Informa's
operating divisions.

Job Description

Key Performance Indicators
* Providing specialist advice on employee relations issues, to support colleagues and maintain governance frameworks
* Coordinating a range of HR processes, from onboarding to offboarding, which promotes a positive and consistent employee experience
* Maintaining up to date and accurate information, including employee information, to deliver an efficient and professional HR service.
* Championing a positive working environment which develops a high level of colleague morale/engagement.
* Regularly recommending improvements to HR policies and procedures and leading HR projects.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Employee Relations
* Promote an environment which is guided by company values in all aspects of managing the employee relationship.
* Provide advice and support to managers on all employee relations issues to facilitate effective resolutions to problems or concerns.
* Work within the disciplinary/legislative framework to ensure compliance, fairness and consistency across the business.
* Guide managers & colleagues on HR Policies to ensure effective and consistent implementation
* Work with the Regional HR Manager on the performance management process, ensuring effective management tools are in place.
* Counsel employees regarding work-related or personal problems.
* Utilise effective communication strategies for employee communication and updates (e.g. newsletters, intranet etc.)
* Escalating concerns to the Regional HR Manager.
HR Operations
* Deliver the corporate induction and have full ownership of on-boarding program
* Respond to and resolve day to day HR queries from line managers and employees
* Coordinate payroll tasks in a timely manner
* Manage HR programs and projects
* Maintain and assist in the development of HR policies and procedures.
* Coordinate the employee offboarding process, which includes guiding employees on the end of service procedure, conducting exit interviews and preparing any related documentation.
Administration & Reporting
* Ensure job descriptions are in place and up to date for all employees.
* Ensure employment contracts are current, updated and reflect local labor laws
* Preparation of documentation to support the employee off-boarding process
* Complete HR reports as requested to ensure up to date and accurate information is available to support decision making (e.g. headcount, org charts, leavers, joiners, probationers, recruitment, absence etc.)
Other
* Continually update knowledge and skills through professional development activities.
* Perform any other duties commensurate with this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential
* Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups
* Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Significant experience working within a busy HR team
* Proven track record of talent acquisition/recruitment activities
* Able to prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
* Proactive
* Interpersonal and customer facing skills
* Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Additional Information

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people
can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If
you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience
we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!
We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive,
inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, mental or physical
disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, age, marital
status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state
or local law.