We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who has proven track record of managing a complex range of ER case work and can work independently under minimal supervision.

 Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will support delivery of the HR service, partnering people managers across your designated business area. You will have a proactive and highly professional approach with drive and enthusiasm to champion the service and the way it is delivered to our stakeholders.

The role will include the following accountabilities:

· Proactively assist, advise, support and coach people managers in relation to employment law employee relations and performance management issues.
· Produce and analyse management information relating to staff turnover, sickness absence etc.
· Support to the wider HR Team to achieve its objective in relation to the directorates business plan and other related projects for which some project management experience would be an advantage

An important aspect of this role will be to work with the HR Team to ensure that people capabilities are developed in order to deliver strategic goals and objectives across the business.   

Ideally you will be CIPD-qualified, and or have experience in working as a HR Advisor in a multi-site, diverse operation at the level described, with exposure to high volume, complex case work. 

Although you will be based at our Sidcup office, you will be expected to travel to other offices within the group as determined by the business need. Therefore, it is essential that you are able to legally drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle on a daily basis.

If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised if sufficient applications have been received.

COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. 

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.