*Overview*

We are a family-owned business and have expanded to employ in excess of 480 people in multi-franchised dealerships across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

We are a national Top 50 Dealer Group - and due to our on-going expansion program we are looking to grow our team further.

We are keen to recruit people who will represent our core values and help us achieve our objective to be the leading family run motor retailer in the UK by providing an exemplary and unique experience, together with the best quality products and services, all driven by the family values at the heart of our business.

We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our HR & Payroll department. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees across a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on and have a passion for HR with the ability to provide professional clear guidance to ensure the efficient operation of the HR & Payroll department.

*Responsibilities*

* Assist with recruitment activities through various methods i.e. job boards, social media with involvement with interviews and candidate feedback * Manage employee onboarding process, including conducting inductions * Dealing with changes to employment terms * Manage employee offboarding, including conducting exit interviews * Being the first point of contact for managers on any HR queries, coaching and guiding relating to policy, procedure and best practise * Maintain strong working relationships with management * Liaise with Payroll on pay-related matters * Conduct employee relations activities including grievance/dispute resolution, disciplinary matters, and undertake investigations as necessary * Monitor employee absence levels and liaise with managers * Accurately maintaining employee records on HRIS ensuring regular compliance audits * Contribute to HR projects and promote positive, inclusive workplace culture in line with company values and goals * Assist Group HR Manager in the preparation of annual reports and other required reports as needed * Support managers with performance management processes, including appraisals and performance improvement plans

*Qualifications *

* CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 2 years experience in a generalist HR advisory role (essential) * Automotive industry experience (desirable but not essential) * Strong knowledge of HR best practises * Excellent written communication - clear and professional with a solutions-focused mindset * Ability to prioritise tasks * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly * High level of discretion and confidentiality

This role will be based at our Farlington site in Portsmouth, Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week with flexibility of choosing a permanent working pattern of either 08:00 - 16:30 / 08:30 - 17:00 / 09:00 - 17:30 / 09:30 - 18:00 all working patterns have 1 hour for lunch.

Successful applicants must have a valid UK driving licence to be able to travel to different sites if necessary.

_Richmond Motor Group is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. Our aim is that our employees are truly representative of all sections of society and work in an environment where everyone is respected and able to perform to the best of their ability. Our policy is to provide equality and fairness and not to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Richmond Motor Group opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. It is our policy to provide a suitable environment for people with disabilities. All reasonable facilities will be provided for staff with disabilities to perform their roles without difficulty or disadvantage. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits: * Additional leave * Bereavement leave * Canteen * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Free fitness classes * Health & wellbeing programme * Store discount

Application question(s): * Do you have a valid UK driving licence?

Experience: * HR Advisory: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification: * CIPD Level 5 qualification (required)

Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person