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As well as performing their daily duties within the Human Resources team, an HR advisor often acts an intermediary between other business departments and the HR team, and will often act as the first point of contact for line managers and other middle managers throughout the company.

Therefore, while an advisor is an intrinsic piece of the HR department jigsaw, they will often find themselves working closely with other teams throughout the business, such as commercial, operations, and procurement, amongst others.

Providing an effective human resource service to businesses is the principal goal of all HR teams. The HR department is responsible for making sure the organization is able to meet business needs through the management of the company’s most valuable resource – its employees. Overseeing the biggest item on the budget comes with responsibility for ensuring the best blend of skills and talents with timely interventions and effective support. The role of the HR advisor is pivotal in making this happen.

The Effective HR Advisor training course is a must-attend event for any newly promoted or aspiring HR advisors, as well as those looking for a refresher. The course will focus on the key skills needed by the HR advisor, as well as the practical duties required by the role. There will be a range of participative activities focusing on the processes of recruitment, induction of new starters, performance review processes, and performance management challenges, reviewing and implementing policies, and managing others

At the end of The Effective HR Advisor training course, you will be able to :

Develop and action effective HR policies and procedures
Examine and implement recruitment procedures to create high levels of return on investment
Establish strong bonds of commitment with new staff to reduce attrition rates
Identify organisational learning needs and how these impact the bottom line
Understand the importance of having the right staff, with the right skills, in the right roles
Guide managers in the practical application of performance reviews and understand the links to overall organisation performance
Support line managers in the handling of formal disciplinary procedures protecting both them and your organisation from legal challenges
Enhance your people skills to work with HR administrative staff and processes to achieve a one-stop shop approach to transactional HR

The Effective HR Advisor training course, is ideal for :

HR advisors
New and existing HR staff
HR officers and coordinators
HR assistants and administrators aspiring to the role of an HR advisor

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

The role of the HR advisor

Key responsibilities of an effective HR advisor
Working collaboratively with line managers
Working with and reporting to key stakeholders
Promoting equality and diversity within the organisation
Developing effective job descriptions and competencies
Managing employee welfare services, including health and safety
Managing and implementing organisational change
Quantifying evidence indicators for effective HR

Recruiting and selecting talent

Recruitment campaigns
Best practices for effective hiring
Preparing job advertisements
Working with agencies
Dealing effectively with applicants
- Drawing up a shortlist
- Interviewing skills and techniques
- Selecting fairly
- Reference checking
- Issuing contracts
Managing and implementing an effective induction process

Remuneration and rewards

Advising on remuneration and pay issues
Payroll
Pensions
Benefits
Annual salary reviews
Benchmarking and reporting
Linking pay and performance

Managing staff performance

Performance reviews and why they are not an HR tool
Working with line managers to manage performance
Tracking and managing sickness and attendance
- Short-term sickness
- Long-term sickness
- Return-to-work procedures
Managing and advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures
Staff counselling
Career development and progression
Producing stats and data which add value and impact on the organisation

Identifying, planning and implementing training needs

Performing Training Needs Analysis (TNA) reviews
Handling learning and development requests
Identifying development opportunities
Measuring and reporting the return on investment (ROI)
Succession planning and talent management

Reviewing, updating and implementing policies

Developing and implementing formal policies and procedures
- Anti-discrimination
- Equal opportunity
- Health and safety
- Maternity, paternity and parental
- Leave of absence
- Flexible working
- Other time-off rights
- Disciplinary and grievance
- Codes of conduct
Staff handbooks
Giving constructive advice and guidance and working with line managers
Communicating standards of performance and best practice to key stakeholders

Managing and working with others – both internal and external

Overseeing junior administrators
Getting the best out of the team
Performance management as a line manager of others
Dealing with suppliers
Outsourcing ( Managing agencies and sub-contractors )
Trade unions
Applying continuous improvement programmes within HR

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At the end of The Effective HR Advisor training course, you will be able to :

The Effective HR Advisor training course, is ideal for :

Course Outline

The role of the HR advisor

Recruiting and selecting talent

Remuneration and rewards

Managing staff performance

Identifying, planning and implementing training needs

Reviewing, updating and implementing policies

Managing and working with others – both internal and external

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The Effective HR Advisor

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Course Details

At the end of The Effective HR Advisor training course, you will be able to :

The Effective HR Advisor training course, is ideal for :

Course Outline

The role of the HR advisor

Recruiting and selecting talent

Remuneration and rewards

Managing staff performance

Identifying, planning and implementing training needs

Reviewing, updating and implementing policies

Managing and working with others – both internal and external

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