HR Advisor

About Allica Bank

Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech.

Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers.

Department Description

The Human Resource team is a small but growing team who are supporting Allica Bank and its employees to reach their ambitious business goals.

We’re a hands-on team with a great opportunity to develop your career whilst you help build one of the UK’s newest business banks. Our employees are what helps us differentiate from our competitors.

As part of the Human Resources team, you will work on initiatives such as engagement, recruitment, Learning and Development and so much more. Our ways of working ensure all our employees can be as effective as possible and Allica is truly a great place to work.

Role Description

The newly created HR Advisor role at Allica Bank will be responsible for working with the HR Business Partner and the wider team across all areas of HR.

This is a truly generalist role and no two days will be the same. The HR Advisor position involves collaborating with the HR Business Partner and the broader HR team on various generalist topics including employee relations, supporting management capability, and promoting employee engagement and well-being.

This role also provides the opportunity to manage projects that enhance our employee experience, working collaboratively with people managers to implement effective HR strategies.

Principal Accountabilities

Employee Relations

• Empower managers with the guidance they need to navigate employee relations challenges, including those that may result in dismissal.

• Foster collaboration with managers to elevate their skills in best practices for managing employee relations effectively.

• Innovate and enhance policies and processes that resonate with Allica’s vision for strong employee relations.

• Enthusiastically address queries related to policy and procedure across the bank.

Talent and Development

• Join forces with the HRBP to craft and implement impactful learning and talent development initiatives that empower the growth and development of Allica employees.

• Collaborate with managers to understand their talent and development needs and provide effective solutions that support delivery.

Reward and Recognition

• Collaborate with the HR Business Partners and HR Operations Team to make the annual reward and bonus cycle a success.

• Work alongside the HRBP to benchmark and elevate rewards and benefits in your area of the business.

• Stay attuned to market trends and best practices regarding rewards, inspiring how Allica can empower its employees.

Policy and Process

• Support policy development in line with legislation and best practices.

• Harness our HR data to craft insightful reporting and dashboards.

• Foster collaboration with the HR operations team to ensure seamless delivery of HR processes.

• Design and deliver transformative training to support the execution of HR processes.

Engagement

• Build strong and trusting relationships with your stakeholders.

• Work with your aligned functional groups and the wider HR to support and develop colleague engagement and ensure that Allica remains a great place to work.

• Work acro