We are looking for a People Advisor to join our team at Wincanton. This role will be working on our defence sites in the Glasgow area, on a hybrid basis up to 4 days per week on site. Reporting to the People Partner and working closely with the operational management, you will support a headcount of around 180 colleagues across 6 sites., Day to Day

• Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract
• Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels establishing yourself as a credible, respected and valued advisor, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach
• Own the delivery of key people processes such as absence, maternity, paternity, flexible working, probation etc.
• Support the management team in the performance management of individuals and other employee relations situations (e.g., performance improvement plans, capability processes, disciplinary scenarios, grievances).
• Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Proactively spot/implement opportunities to improve team ways of working and supporting customers; identify problems and find solutions.
• Assist in training and developing managers in people related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met.
• Providing HR support for ad-hoc operational business related projects e.g., new business wins, TUPE.
• Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal policies and selection of the most suitable candidates
• Support and improve absence management including the active management of welfare meetings and OH referrals
• Support cyclical activities i.e., salary review, bonus, performance, engagement, succession planning etc., Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.
  
  Proven HR experience
• Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice.
• Experience of supporting managers with employee relations issues.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or desire to work towards.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law.
• Must have excellent organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage the day-to-day HR processes effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfil their potential.
• Pragmatic, resilient and a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.
• Flexibility to cover night shift meetings when required, Disability Confident
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• Unrivalled salary between £32,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working up to 4 days on site(s)
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships - Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice