HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Who are we

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use. Surface Transforms' unique patented Carbon-Ceramic technology provides the ultimate braking performance for road and track.

Here at Surface Transforms passion is at the heart of our brand. As a team we refuse to accept the impossible. We know that impossible only means that we haven’t found the solution yet. Your role at Surface Transforms is yours to steer – toward opportunities and away from risks. You have the power to shape your role and we cannot wait to see where you take us and we’ll take pride in supporting the future you chose to build at Surface Transforms.

Surface Transforms leads by example and therefore will commit to support you and fund professional qualifications, offer hybrid working and open to discussions around flexible hours.

Due to considerable growth plans, we have a newly created HR Advisor role, which will involve complimenting the existing HR Team to support its growth and strategy objectives set by Surface Transforms and its stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing as our HR Advisor:

• Act as the first point of contact for all Employee Relations matters.
• Manage case resolutions (opening, updating, escalating as needed, resolving and closing).
• Coach managers on HR topics and subjects.
• Data driven HR able to produce quality reports and presentations.
• Manage HR data quality and perform transactions within HR systems.
• Ensure adherence to HR procedures, practices, directives, systems and regulations.
• Design and implement company policies and procedures.
• Manage function appraisals schemes.
• Support training & change management activities, especially for frontline employees.
• Own and support on HR deliverables and projects.
• Guide employees and leaders in using self-service HR systems.
• Assist in organising employer initiatives – engagement and branding.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to L&D, recruitment and OD when needed.
• Provide general HR support to employees around the employee life cycle and provide guidance on HR knowledge content.
• Support and guide HR Coordinator.

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our HR Advisor:

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and commercially minded.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, ability to manage conflict, and attention to detail.
• Drive to identify needs, investigate options, seek solutions and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve issues.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Closure orientation and low tolerance for delays and deviation.
• Ability to design clear and fair company policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Driven and determined.
• Practical and logical, able to solve problems quickly.

Need to have:

• Degree in Human Resources or CIPD L5
• Over 5 years’ experience within an Advisor position
• Experience working with HR systems

Nice to have:

• Held a HR related role within a Manufacturing, FMCG or similar environment

You’ll have these personal attributes:

• Is an innovative thinker; sees change as an opportunity and challenge for the business
• Collaborative - works effectively with and through people
• Client focused and commercial - understands the business relationship dynamic and how to make ideas practical, relevant and value for money
• A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on own initiative and take ownership of tasks and projects
• You will have a flexible approach to work. Resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What we’ll give you in return:

• Attractive salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
• Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
• Flexible around hybrid and working hours
• Able to particate in Share scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
• Happy to support and fund professional qualifications
• A confidential employee assistance helpline covering physical and emotional support
• Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities
• Death in service scheme