HR & Learning Development Advisor

We are seeking an HR & Learning Development Advisor to support the delivery of our people strategy. You will provide expert HR advice, manage employee relations matters, and drive Learning & Development initiatives to build organisational capability.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Build excellent relationships with internal customers and stakeholders to ensure best standards of HR service and support.
• Support, coach, and advise key stakeholders on HR issues, including absence management and performance improvement.
• Manage ER casework, including first-stage disciplinary meetings, grievances, and investigations.
• Provide advice and guidance in line with Employment Law to ensure best practice guidelines.
• Keep relevant HR documentation up to date.

Learning and Development

• Work with the UK Head of HR to create a Learning and Development strategy to enhance employee skill levels and quality of work.
• Lead and coordinate Alcon's apprenticeship programmes, working closely with training providers and departmental managers.
• Coordinate apprenticeship rotation programmes to ensure effective integration into the business.
• Meet with Heads of Departments to identify training needs for department employees.
• Create effective role-specific training, management development, leadership programmes, and career pathways.
• Coach leaders to build their confidence and capability to develop their teams.

Wellbeing

• Build effective working relationships with Health & Safety representatives, Occupational Health providers, and external wellbeing partners.
• Support absence management processes by working closely with managers to facilitate employee wellbeing and successful return-to-work programmes.

Person Specification

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification in Human Resources Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant qualification in Learning & Development, Coaching, or Organisational Development.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Proven experience in developing and managing apprenticeship and training programmes.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience of managing employee relations casework and advising managers.
• Demonstrable experience of handling confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a manufacturing, engineering, or operational environment.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Eye care assistance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events
• Wellbeing incentives
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Online GP service
• Employee assistance package
• Christmas gifts