HR Advisor

HR Advisor Newark, Full Time, Permanent Salary £28,000 per annum

Our Newark based client has an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be the first point of contact for HR-related matters providing professional, proactive and comprehensive HR support to the business.

THE ROLE

As a HR Advisor, you’ll be working closely with managers and operational teams with the following responsibilities:

• Lead and manage HR processes for employees, ensuring compliance across recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability matters in line with company policies and current legislation.
• Manage disciplinary matters and provide HR case management support as needed.
• Advise and coach managers, team leaders, and staff on HR best practices and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with the management team and Team Leaders on succession planning, resourcing, and employee engagement.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with GDPR and company standards.
• Draft and issue employment documentation, including contracts and formal communications.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and manage sickness absence and attendance.
• Act as a trusted HR contact, handling queries professionally and confidentially.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legislative updates and business needs.
• Produce and maintain HR reports, analytics, and KPI dashboards for management decision-making.
• Contribute to cross-functional HR projects and group-wide initiatives as directed.
• Provide administrative and generalist HR support to the team as required.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal HR Advisor will be professional, discreet and able to manage confidential information, as well as:

• Have a relevant HR qualification or qualified by experience (CIPD Level 3 or above would be desirable).
• Proven experience in managing ER cases independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS systems.
• Experience supporting HR across group or multi-site operations.
• Collaborative and approachable with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid UK driving license.

THE BENEFITS

As a HR Advisor, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Full business closure at Christmas.
• Increased pension contributions.
• Bonus scheme.
• Cash health plan.