Human Resources Advisor

IQE Plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of advanced materials in the United Kingdom seeks a People and Culture Advisor to provide HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have proven HR experience and excellent administrative skills while being capable of handling HR queries effectively. Responsibilities include managing payroll documentation, providing HR advice, and ensuring compliance with HR best practices. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of HR information systems are also essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Administrative, HR Advisor or HR Support role.
• Good knowledge of HR life-cycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative and advisory support across the employee lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on employee absence and payroll changes.
• Generate offer letters and employment contracts.
• Provide first-line HR advice on policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Good HR practice knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

HR Information Systems

iTrent

Job description

IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, IQE drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people.

At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do.

Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment

About the role

The People and Culture Advisor will work operationally across all People functions, working closely with key stakeholders. The People and Culture Advisor will provide high-quality, efficient HR administrative and advisory support across the full employee lifecycle. The role is predominantly administrative, ensuring HR processes are well-organised, accurate, and compliant, while also offering first-line advice to managers and employees on routine HR matters.

This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for keeping People operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Providing support to the People and Culture Director, working closely with Business Partners, the HR Systems and Compensation Specialist and the Payroll Team.

Deliver comprehensive HR administrative support across all stages of the employee life cycle including but not limited to:

• Monitor and report on employee absence (sickness and other)
• Ensure all changes for payroll are accurate and documented in time for monthly payroll running e.g starters, leavers, salary increases, absence, discretionary payments etc.
• To generate offer letters, contracts of employment, variations of employment correspondence and any other relevant HR correspondence
• Coordinating benefits for new starters and existing employees through our third-party benefits broker.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, basic employee relations queries, absence management cases, flexible working requests, family leave and probation processes.
• Support complex employee relations cases through documentation, taking notes and tracking actions/outcomes.
• Managing the central People Inbox and responding as the first point of contact to enquiries about policy, development and benefits; escalating queries where necessary.
• Liaise with training providers and internal IQE customers to co-ordinate training events, confirming timetables and arrangements.
• Ensure all HR systems are up to date and compliant with GDPR.
• Support audits and compliance checks where required
• Perform the range of duties associated with the ordering process for goods and services, including setting up new suppliers, raising POs and processing invoices.
• Contribute to the development and updating of HR templates, guidance documents and procedures.
• Support the People and Culture team on ad hoc projects as required.

About you

• Proven experience in a HR Administrative, HR Advisor or HR Support role.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of HR best practice and employment life-cycle processes
• Experience of using HR Information Systems (iTrent experience desirable) and Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)