Human Resources Advisor in Leatherhead

Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 800+ people across 6 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2024 was in excess of £2bn. We work with SME’s, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures.

We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey.

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PURPOSE OF JOB:

The HR Advisor role serves as a central point of contact for employees and managers, providing both administrative and advisory support across the HR function. It encompasses responsibilities throughout the employee lifecycle, including offboarding, policy development, dispute resolution, and HRIS management. The role offers opportunities to lead internal projects, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and develop expertise in HR systems and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employee Relations Advice: Provide end-to-end guidance to employees and managers on employee relations processes, managing each case from initiation to resolution, escalating concerns appropriately, and supporting investigations where required.
• Policy & Procedure Support: Assist in drafting, updating, and managing HR policies and documents in collaboration with Compliance.
• HRIS System Admin: Maintain accurate records, process documentation, and ensure our HR system (Dayforce) reflects real-time data.
• HR Administration & Data Management: Oversee family leave and internal move processes from initiation to completion, ensuring all documentation and communications are accurate and timely. Provide cover for the HR Administrator during periods of absence, supporting all aspects of the onboarding lifecycle.
• Project & System Support: Contribute to HR projects, system updates, and reporting, including tender data and dashboard insights.
• Payroll Liaison: Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate absence and holiday data ahead of payroll deadlines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Marketing on internal communications and support wider business initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Excellent English language and grammar – both written and verbal
• Basic Maths or Business Management qualification
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a commercial HR setting
• Strong understanding of business processes and how HR supports wider organisational goals
• Working knowledge of payroll basics, including absence and holiday calculations
• Experience conducting exit interviews and managing offboarding processes
• A solid HR Advisor skillset with aminimum of two years experience independently conducting employee relations meetings from start to finish
• Awareness of UK employment law or completion of basic employment law training
• Experience utilising HRIS platforms