Based in Newtown Headquarters, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 17:00pm
About Quartix
Quartix specialise in vehicle telematics, fleet management and GPS tracking solutions, across a wide range of private and public sectors including transportation, trades, construction, building services, security and field operations. We are proud of our customer service excellence commitment, enabling businesses to reduce their costs, improve efficiency and maintain safety. Our services include:
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Driver behaviour monitoring
- Digital vehicle inspections
- Fleet reports and analytics
- Dashcams and safety tools
- Electric vehicle tracking
- Additional add-ons, including fuel cards, driver ID and geo-fencing.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our HR team at our Newtown Headquarters. This is a varied role providing professional HR advice and guidance across Quartix, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
You'll act as a trusted HR partner to managers, providing advice on employee relations, performance, absence, recruitment and people management. You'll work closely with the HR Manager and Finance Director to deliver a professional, proactive and compliant HR service, while also supporting HR projects, continuous improvement and the development of our HR Administrator.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring the consistent application of HR policies and UK employment legislation.
- Support managers through employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and flexible working processes.
- Coach and advise managers on effective people management, performance, engagement and development.
- Build strong working relationships with managers across the business, acting as a trusted and approachable HR point of contact.
- Prepare HR documentation and provide HR support at formal meetings, escalating complex or high-risk matters to the HR Manager where appropriate.
- Oversee HR processes, documentation and HRIS records to ensure they are accurate, efficient and compliant with GDPR and company policies.
- Support payroll processes by providing accurate information relating to starters, leavers and contractual changes.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and probation processes, working closely with managers and the HR Administrator to deliver an excellent employee experience.
- Monitor HR metrics and produce reports and insights to support effective business decision making.
- Contribute to HR projects, including the development and implementation of new policies, systems and ways of working.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and the employee experience, helping to drive continuous improvement across the HR function.
- Support and coach the HR Administrator through knowledge sharing and day-to-day guidance.
- Keep HR policies and processes up to date in line with legislative changes and HR best practice.
- Champion Quartix's Values and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent HR role.
- Experience managing or supporting employee relations cases, with the confidence to advise managers through sensitive situations.
- Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience advising and coaching managers on HR policies, procedures and people management.
- Strong interpersonal, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling sensitive HR information.
- Confident using HR systems and interpreting HR data, with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards the qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience supporting organisational change or HR projects would be advantageous.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable and trustworthy.
- Confident and resilient when dealing with sensitive and challenging situations.
- Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative and supportive, with a genuine interest in developing others.
- Proactive with a practical, can-do approach.
- Committed to continuous improvement and delivering a high-quality HR service.
- Keen to develop professionally and keep up to date with HR legislation and best practice.
- A strong advocate for Quartix's Values.
Don't meet every requirement? We'd still love to hear from you. If you don't tick every box but believe you have the skills, experience and potential to succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can bring strong employee relations experience, case management skills and a proactive approach to HR projects and continuous improvement.
What is in it for you?
Your Rewards and Savings
- Competitive salary (and bonuses for certain roles)
- 5% employer contribution to company pension through Royal London
- 33 days holiday (25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays FTE)
- Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave (up to 5 days FTE)
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts on big brands and gym memberships
Your Health and Wellbeing
- Employer-paid cash health plan
- Paid sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Online GP 24/7 via Telephone or Email
- Free eye tests and prescription glasses (for VDU use)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free onsite tea, coffee, chilled filtered water, biscuits and fresh fruit
Your Friends and Family
- 2x Salary life assurance cover
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Staff Social Events
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
Your Career and Professional Development
- Regular training and development
- We are dedicated to promoting from within, wherever possible
- Long service awards
- Opportunity to work as part of a great team, dedicated to customer service excellence
Pay: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newtown, Powys: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
