About The Role.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will work alongside the HR team to support the delivery of the Suntera People strategy. You will be integral to the development of our inclusive workplace culture and will provide support on a wide range of HR activities across the Group. 
The Senior HR Advisor provides a high-performing operational HR service, acting as a trusted partner to managers and employees. The role combines strategic input, operational excellence, and people management responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment with business objectives.
Your key areas of focus will include operational HR support to the divisions within our business including employee cycle, performance management, data management, payroll, employee relations and recruitment.  

Your duties will include:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from directors, managers, and employees, providing advice and guidance on a wide range of HR matters in line with relevant policies and procedures,  escalating to the Senior HR team for specialist advice when required.
• Attend meetings as requested in connection with absence, performance management, welfare, or disciplinary matters, supporting as note taker when required.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and actively participate in activities promoting wellbeing and positive culture.
• Oversee administration tasks associated with the employee lifecycle, including starter and leaver processes, contract and offer letter preparation, and pre-screening.
• Coordinate activities for new starters including welcome, induction, and introductions.
• Maintain HR records, manage HR documents (e.g., employment records, onboarding guides), and update internal databases.
• Update HR policies in line with regulatory requirements and current legislation.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as requested by the business.
• Support managers in driving the annual performance cycle (goal planning, coaching, and reviews).
• Monitor absence metrics and support the application of the absence management programme.
• Collate, process, and check accurate monthly payroll data.
• Use HR software to input and compile employee data, ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Maintain HRIS and other databases to ensure employee records are accurate
• Provide end-to-end recruitment administration support to hiring managers
• Producing accurate and up to date job descriptions with assistance from the hiring manager
• Attend and contribute to recruitment interviews, ensuring HR matters are addressed and interview notes are saved for audit purposes.
• Ensure accurate and timely production and circulation of job adverts.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives related to talent management and acquisitions.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Any other ad hoc duties as they arise from time to time.