Yorkshire Water

HR Advisor

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £38,912 - £48,640.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Hr Advisor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Western House (BD6) / Smithywood (S35) - Hybrid Working (2 office days per week across sites – 1 day in Smithywood and 1 day in Western House per week)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join the People Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. People Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

As our HR advisor, you will support the development of a positive employee relations climate, by providing expert generalist HR and employee relations advice. Providing coaching to people leaders in the management of employee relations/policy issues, including but not limited to conduct, capability, attendance management, performance and organisational change, through the application of HR and other organisational policies and procedures. 

Additionally, you will support and develop policies and procedures in line with current legislation and aligned to the organisational strategies and plan. You will also work in conjunction with senior HR business partners to plan activities that enable a more positive employee relations climate, improve people leader capability, and reduce formal cases.

Where you fit in:

As our HR Advisor you will

• Coach and support the capacity of people leaders to manage a range of ER issues locally; developing management behaviours and styles to foster positive working relationships with colleagues, minimising the occurrence of people leader problems and issues and fostering a positive climate for ER activity.
• Advise and coach people leaders on the application of People policies and procedures for specific employee relations issues (“cases”) and other cyclical People Processes so that these are fully owned and handled by people leaders, in line with organisational policies and procedures and best practice.
• Assessing ER cases in terms of risk and possible solutions with the aim of reducing reoccurring issues through case analysis and proactive interventions where possible. Working with the HRBP to ensure these are embedded in the People Strategies and Plans.
• Providing advice and guidance on complex disciplinary and welfare cases, capability, grievance, and coaching people leaders where appropriate.
• Coach, support and guide people leaders to be competent and consistent in their application of Yorkshire Waters people policies and procedures encouraging problems to be dealt with informally and as soon as possible, rather than allowing situations to escalate.
• Guide people leaders to self-service information on the People Portal and SAMANAGE on pay, standby payments, honorariums, role changes, overtime, etc.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Strong employment legislation knowledge and experience dealing with absence
• Strong coaching skills in supporting stakeholders with case management.
• Practical experience of managing ER issues and HR case management, from informal meetings through to dismissals and appeals.
• Must have strong written communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively translate complex information into common terms.
• Demonstrable experience in being able to effectively explain and interpret organisational policies and procedures.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law.
• Experience in supporting low level change programmes with good knowledge on employment legislation around consultation processes.
• Experienced in supporting and delivering ER training for People Leaders within an organisation.
• Ability to remain calm when working under pressure and demonstrate resilience.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience of working in a trade-unionised organisation.
• Fully qualified member of CIPD or working towards CIPD.
• Experience of working across all levels within a large organisation or for a range of complex cases.
• Basic project management skills and experience
• Training delivery and coaching skills
• Experience of using SAP and EXCEL

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in HR Advisor and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Recruitment Process:

Closing Date – 14 August 2024

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.