The Effective HR Advisor

Course overview

Course outline

1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Effective HR Advisory

   • Role and responsibilities of an HR advisor
   • Communication and relationship-building skills
   • Working effectively with line managers and stakeholders
   • Aligning HR support with organisational objectives
   • Ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct
   • Building credibility as a trusted advisor
2. 2Day 2: Recruitment, Selection and Reward Support

   • Planning recruitment campaigns and job advertisements
   • Shortlisting and application screening methods
   • Interviewing and candidate assessment techniques
   • Offer management and employment contract processes
   • Delivering effective induction and onboarding support
   • Understanding pay structures and performance links
   • Supporting payroll, pensions, benefits, and salary reviews
3. 3Day 3: Managing Employee Performance and Attendance

   • Best practices for performance review processes
   • Partnering with managers to improve performance
   • Managing attendance, sickness, and absence trends
   • Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters
   • Supporting career development through performance discussions
   • Using HR data to improve organizational outcomes
4. 4Day 4: Training Needs and Policy Management

   • Conducting training needs analysis (TNA)
   • Managing development requests and growth opportunities
   • Succession planning and talent continuity basics
   • Writing and reviewing formal policies and procedures
   • Importance of staff handbooks and codes of conduct
   • Supporting managers in consistent policy application
5. 5Day 5: Managing Stakeholders and Continuous Improvement

   • Supervising junior HR staff and team coordination
   • Getting the best from HR teams
   • Managing suppliers, agencies, and contractors
   • Working professionally with trade unions
   • Continuous improvement within HR services
   • Reflection on lessons learned and best practices