Human Resources Advisor

Part of Bunzl plc, a FTSE 100 company Bunzl UK and Ireland has an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join their HR team on a fixed term contract. The role will be based at our facility at Drumsill Distribution Centre on Moy Road, Armagh with the flexibility to work remotely one day a week from home. The role helps support three operational businesses within the Bunzl group. This position will be a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional HR Manager to provide a day-to-day operational HR service across teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your HR career as you will gain a wealth of experience while helping to contribute to the overall people plans in a busy and commercially focused business for three operational companies. At Bunzl, we pride ourselves in offering our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance to Line Managers in managing absence, change management, disciplinary issues, and grievances.
• Support team members with people related queries.
• Support line managers to manage employee relations issues with line management and promote a harmonious working environment.
• Assist with recruitment and talent attraction across a number of business areas up to and including first line management.
• Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data accuracy and providing support to managers with system-related queries and functionality.
• Running weekly reports to manage absence, return to works, right to work checks, probationary reviews, employee mandatory training and driver compliance.
• Attend regular meetings with Managers, Team Leads, and driver forums to support communication, address operational needs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in meetings related to flexible working requests and family-friendly policies, providing guidance and ensuring fair and consistent application in line with company procedures and employment legislation.
• Conduct welfare check-ins with employees as required and liaise with Occupational Health to facilitate appropriate referrals, ensuring timely support and promoting employee wellbeing.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives by promoting monthly themes and activities that align with company values, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring timely resolution of employee and manager queries, and monitoring compliance to ensure all mandatory training is completed and up to date.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of Human Resources policies, systems, and procedures in line with legislative changes and best practice.
• Ensure adequate induction training is in place within each business for all new team members to enhance the employee experience.
• With support from the Regional HR Manager develop and deliver a suite of first Line Manager training to support effective people management.
• Support the management team as appropriate with agreed methods of communication/ information and consultation arrangements.
• Ensure internal communication platforms are maintained and encourage Line Managers to communicate with employees and vice versa.
• Support and advise the Bunzl HR Shared service team with monthly payroll and HR system maintenance.
• Providing advice and guidance on managing both long term and short-term absence.

Skills and Experience

• CIPD qualified - Minimum Graduate Level (We would also consider candidates working towards their CIPD)
• 2+ years’ experience of working in a HR support capacity in a fast-paced environment.
• Recent knowledge of NI employment legislation and an understanding of ROI legislation may be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of a HR Database and reporting systems.
• Experience in a HR position within a multi-site environment.
• Clean Driver’s license with the ability to move between sites is essential

Benefits/ Reward

We offer competitive rates of pay, company pension scheme, share save plan, long service awards, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, company funded health savings plan, 29 days annual leave increasing to 34 days with service and employee discounts. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who fit the requirements of the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, please let us know.