Regional HR Advisor in Ayr

Location: Tachbrook Park, Warwick

9 Month Fixed term contract

Type: Hybrid, 2 days a week in our head office.

Salary: up to £45,000 pro rata & Excellent benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real impact across the business? We are looking for a proactive and driven HR Advisor to support and collaborate closely with the Regional HR Manager across all central functions, commercial teams, and the wider business. This opportunity has become available due to internal progression, reflecting our commitment to developing and growing talent from within.

Joining our expanding People Experience team, you will play a key role in shaping how we engage, develop, and support our colleagues, while helping teams reach their full potential and contributing to the future success of our organisation. Beyond being just an expert in HR policies and procedures, we’re seeking someone with a relentless drive to build strong, genuine relationships with colleagues at all levels. Your intuition, empathy, and exceptional communication skills will be the catalyst that nurtures a culture of trust, respect, and open dialogue.

At Calor, we are not just looking for a typical HR professional; we want people who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Your insights and ideas will be valued and encouraged, as this adds great value and service into the business that ultimately will support business-driven results through our colleagues.

Reporting into a Regional HR Manager you will be entrusted with a broad range of responsibilities that will challenge and inspire you daily. Your key focus will be to provide expert guidance and support to both colleagues and management on various HR matters, including performance management and employee relations. Handling sensitive colleague issues with empathy and confidentiality will be at the core of your role, mediating conflicts and resolving grievances with a diplomatic approach.

In an evolving role, you will continuously monitor HR metrics and data to provide valuable insights to leadership, fostering a data-driven approach to HR decision-making and continuous improvement.

So, what will you need as a person:

• Professional accreditation desirable (CIPD or equivalent) with associated operational experience across the full employee lifecycle: ER, Recruitment and development, Engagement
• Experience in communicating effectively at all levels, including management across the business.
• Strong influencing and decision-making skills, to be exercised throughout all levels of the Calor business, and externally, enabling stakeholders to manage performance and to optimise decision making
• Previous experience of working in a similar role
• Is personally credible – HR professional with leadership behaviours that develop respect and trust in decision making
• Practical experience of providing HR analysis and support to stakeholders, enabling them to manage performance and to optimise decision making
• Experience of mentoring and coaching
• A passion for continuous improvement and self-development

Unlock Exciting Benefits and Competitive Compensation

At Calor, we believe in rewarding our colleagues for their hard work and dedication. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career progression, if that’s what you are looking for. We recognise and appreciate your contribution to our success of delivering for our customers.

If you want to see more about our benefits and the business, please visit our Careers page.

At Calor, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and embracing diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it also drives innovation and success. We understand that building an inclusive business is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to continually learning, evolving, and challenging ourselves to create a more equitable and inclusive future. We encourage all members of our community to join us on this journey, as we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for a better, brighter tomorrow.

Our Interview Process

Our recruitment process begins with an initial first-stage screening call, an opportunity for us to put a face to the CV, learn more about your experience, and give you an overview of the role and our business. If successful, you’ll be invited to a second-stage formal interview, which will include competency-based questions designed to explore your skills and approach in more depth. We’re aiming to conduct interviews week commencing 19th January, with the successful candidate joining us, as close to the start of the year as possible to give you a comprehensive handover period, ensuring you’re fully prepared to hit the ground running.