OPENLANE UK is looking for a HR Advisor!

Salary: 32 – 35k

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Location: Chester Business Park

Role Overview:

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HR professional to use their passion and ability to influence and inspire others within an exciting business. 

The successful candidate will gain experience of working in a true Generalist role with responsibility of day-to-day HR activities, working closely with the HR Director to deliver the strategic goals of the business. You will play a key part in HR projects and work within a great team environment.

Who is OPENLANE?

OPENLANE UK (previously ADESA UK) is a vehicle re-marketing business delivering solutions to prestigious clients and automotive dealerships and retailers.

Head office is located in modern offices in Chester Business Park.

OPENLANE UK is a part of OPENLANE Europe, who’s parent company is a US based market leader of remarketing and technology solutions for vehicles.

With offices in 6 European countries (Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, UK and France), OPENLANE connects lease & rental companies, fleet owners, car traders and dealers seamlessly with buyers in more than 50 countries all over Europe through an online auction platform.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing professional support in all matters related to HR, employment law and best practice.
• Coach, develop and mentor managers and supervisors within the business.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation period and leaver processes.
• Work on resource planning and manage the UK recruitment process.
• Working with an outsourced payroll company to ensure the monthly payroll is processed correctly.
• Developing relationships with all employees to positively influence the employee experience.
• Managing talent and succession planning.
• Driving projects and HR activities to ensure a positive work environment for all.
• Managing complex employee relations case work including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy.
• Managing HR KPI information to support driving improvements in the business. Including, Absence Management, Retention and Turnover, Appraisals, Recruitment.
• Assist the Business Services Manager with ad-hoc Facilities/ Health and Safety tasks.

Must haves:

• Previous HR experience
• CIPD qualified or working towards is ideal.
• Excellent employment law knowledge.
• Be keen to learn new HR skills.
• Confident and highly professional.
• Excellent attention to detail and literacy skills.
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and HR systems.
• Enjoy working as part of a busy team.
• Highly flexible and able to travel to other sites on occasions.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office
• Health Benefit Scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• Free Parking

Are we the perfect match? Then GO FOR IT and bring your career to the next level.

Send us your CV and Covering letter and become part of the OPENLANE team!

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.