Senior Hr Advisor

Monahans is a leading provider of accounting and business advisory services in the South West, with a rich heritage spanning over 120 years. With a network of offices across Wiltshire and Somerset, we are committed to helping businesses thrive by combining our traditional values with innovative approaches. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where professional growth and work-life balance are priorities. At Monahans, you will be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and offers diverse career opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Purpose of the Role You will be a trusted advisor guiding managers through key ER activities, supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new hires, building management capability through training and coaching practices, revising and applying policy best practice, supporting process improvements, contributing to various HR projects as well as, fostering a positive, supportive and high performing culture. Key Responsibilities * Employee Relations: Provide comprehensive advice, guidance and practical support to Managers and employees regarding a range of employee relations issues including performance management, disciplinary & grievance matters and absence management. Draft and update HR policies and procedures to meet organisational and legislative requirements ensuring that they are implemented effectively through consultation and training. * Employee Engagement: Support the employee engagement plan and health and wellbeing focus days to increase engagement and address areas of concern. * Recruitment Activities: Partner with the Talent Acqusition Manager when required with selection activities such as interviewing and running assessment centres, agency management and sourcing candidates. * Learning and Development: Assist and coach managers in the assessment, development and performance management of employees ensuring that objectives are set and performance appraisals conducted for each employee. Work with Business Services Managers and act as the main point of contact for our trainee cohort in supporting them to adapt to the workplace * Reward: Oversee the production of monthly payroll ensuring accurate and support the annual pay review process to ensure accurate calculations and adoption of annual pay increases. * HR Administration: Take ownership for the HR Administration processes, guiding the HR Administrator in the efficient and accurate delivery of all HR Administration activities such as starter and leaver process and variations to contract. * Organisational Change: Support the Head of HR as we go through rapid growth by acquisition, support TUPE processes and administration to ensure legislative compliance and continued employee engagement. Skills and experience: Mentor: Demonstrable experience of challenging and influencing managers, providing advice and recommendations on all people related issues. Sector Knowledge: In-depth understanding of working in a Professional Services (or Similar) environment. Flexibility, ability to prioritise and work for multiple stakeholders, providing an outstanding service. Engaging and adaptable with the ability to work within a changing environment and respond to different demands You may be the sort of person who is: * Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in your approach, ensuring accuracy and compliance. * Coach: Ability to support and empathise with the workforce across all levels. * Collaborative: Works effectively within a team, providing direction, coaching, and support to colleagues. * Adaptable: Comfortable with evolving responsibilities and able to handle a diverse range of tasks. * Emotional Intelligence Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with all issues of business, especially when handling sensitive situations and information and UK employment legislation Benefits: At Monahans, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. As part of the Monahans team, you can expect: * Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and merit-based reviews. * Health and wellness benefits including private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and an employee assistance program. * Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave. * Generous support policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme. * Additional perks like the myMonahans benefits platform, volunteer leave, social events, and a cycle-to-work scheme. ​ Our mission at Monahans is to use our business as a force for good by making a positive impact on our community and driving positive change in the world. We are committed to sustainable operations and encourage all our employees to contribute to our efforts in minimising waste, reducing our carbon footprint, expanding our community initiatives, upholding our ethical standards and supporting a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. ​We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, disability, or age. If you require a reasonable adjustment during our recruitment process, please inform us. We would Consider either Full time or Candidates seeking 4 Days a week for this hire