MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 143 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
Part-Time HR Advisor 25-30 hours per week, preferably 5 days per week but can accommodate various schedules for the right candidate.
Context
Working as a key member of the HR team currently providing support to c3300 employees at 143 sites across the UK. MKM is one of the fastest growing independent Builders Merchants in the UK. With its unique business model which sees Branch Directors part owning their branches, this results in a highly empowered culture with branches outperforming their competitors by some way. HR in this context needs to be supportive, agile and extremely commercially focussed.
Purpose of role
Work closely with the HR Manager and the wider HR team to ensure that Branch Directors and Central Support Managers are given appropriate commercially focused HR advice which enables them to manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
Manage a varied ER caseload for branches nationally, offering support, advice, and blending best practice with commerciality.
Support complex long-term absence cases and be able to consider when capability may need to be explored.
Working with external suppliers and the internal Health & Safety team on the delivery of the Occupational Health provision.
Providing support with the review and development of HR policies.
Own and deliver small to mid-scale HR projects and participate as a team member in larger more complex projects.
Key relationships
Internal
Head of HR
HR Manager
Wider HR team
Branch Directors
Central Support Managers
Employees
External
Duties and responsibilities
Provide advice to business Directors on a range of topics including but not limited to Grievance, Disciplinary, Settlement, Structuring, Redundancy.
Manage a complex ER workload
Coach and guide managers on all aspects of people management.
Working closely with our Occupational Health providers to include co-ordinating baseline health checks at branches, referring employees for assessments where necessary and conducting regular reviews with the provider.
Management of external whistleblowing service, investigating or allocating as appropriate.
Management of long-term sickness, ensuring individual cases progress as appropriate.
Participation in HR projects.
Required Experience
CIPD qualified to level 5 minimum or equivalent.
Experience managing a range of ER queries with little support or assistance.
Experience of working in a fast-paced business environment
Detailed knowledge of employment law and the ability to interpret and apply to a variety of situations.
Experience of managing projects
Able and willing to own cases from administration, organisation and advice through to conclusion
A day in the life
As an HR Advisor at MKM, your day will rarely have a slow start! The team generally works from a shared Central Support Hub where you will visit when required for team collaborations, support and team meetings– a welcoming and supportive environment. You will have various Branch Director’s and managers with whom you have built relationships with ready to get your expert take on something. This could be anything from how best to support a colleague, through to a complex ER issue which requires careful consideration and support. Part of your role will involve supporting and knowledge sharing with the core HR team made up of 9 individuals, also working exceptionally closely with Recruitment, Learning and Development and Payroll. Guiding and supporting one another is a huge part of this role and with a developing team your expertise will be really valued! It is likely that you will support the HR manager in certain projects and on occasion take the lead. MKM are rapidly changing so it is only to be expected that the HR team need to remain agile, flexible and at the top of their game when it comes to thinking on our feet!
Benefits
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme
Substantial staff discounts
Training and development opportunities
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
