HR Advisor

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

The HR Advisor advises on complex processes, queries or issues to resolution, implementation of corporate policies, supporting Managers and co-workers by addressing root causes of issues.   

Key responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused operational support to the business. Mediate and facilitate disputes working to reduce the number of formal cases.
• Prevention of employment tribunal claims through proactive coaching and development as well as review of business practices / best practice.
• Can hold grievance hearings or appeals / Conduct investigation depending on nature of matter
• Assisting in driving company-wide initiatives i.e. performance management, benefit strategies, merit reviews and organizational change.
• Promote talent philosophy throughout business unit to ensure that CDW is building capability, a bench for critical roles within business unit and focusing on future requirements.
• Propose policy and procedure changes / improvements to instil best business and leadership practices.
• Monitor, and review all company procedures train managers on policy/procedure usage and implementation.
• Create and maintain documentation and guides for Managers and coworkers to foster self service.
• To advise on and guide major TUPE programs, liaising with transferring organisations and management teams to ensure transfers are conducted within the legislative framework.
• Work in partnership with the Coworker Relations (ER) Manager to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Travel within the UK is required.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent CIPD qualification
• HR generalist experience supporting employee populations 500+
• Employment Law knowledge and ability to translate this into commercially astute HR Advice.
• UK Case law knowledge
• Discipline, Grievance, Absence and TUPE experience
• Experience of leading projects and initiatives
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• HRIS Experience (Workday desirable)

Essential Attributes

• Proactive, self-motivated and independent worker
• Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities/projects with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines and providing high quality work and service levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Team player
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to influence
• Ability to coach and develop people

We make technology work so people can do great things.     

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.