HR Advisor in Colchester

HR Advisor

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is delighted to be representing a large, successful, and growing organisation that is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its expanding HR team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing a varied workload, and is confident handling multiple employee relations cases simultaneously.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both employees and managers while contributing to the ongoing development of HR processes and initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of Employee Relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management, capability issues, and absence management.
• Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Supporting the HR Manager with various HR projects and business initiatives.
• Reviewing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Monitoring employee training compliance and ensuring mandatory training records remain up to date.
• Building strong relationships with managers and supporting them with people-related matters.
• Liaising with Trade Unions and attending meetings when required.
• Assisting with HR audits and compliance activities.
• Supporting recruitment activities, including interviewing, onboarding, and inductions.
• Producing HR reports and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Assisting with workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Supporting employee engagement activities and wellbeing programmes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects within the HR function.
• Assisting with day-to-day HR administration when required.
• Ensuring HR practices remain compliant with current employment legislation and company policies.

About You

• Previous experience working within a HR Advisor or similar HR position.
• Strong Employee Relations experience with the ability to manage cases independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident supporting managers at all levels of the business.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous.
• What's on Offer
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting workload.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This role offers excellent variety, no two days are ever the same, and provides the opportunity to make a real impact within a busy and evolving HR team.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional HR support, we would love to hear from you