HR Advisor - Remote in Bolton

Who we are
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
The EH Way
At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

• We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  
• We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
  
• We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  
• We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  
• We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
  
• We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average.
  

This role
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional HR guidance to our UK-based customers, helping them confidently navigate UK employment challenges. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the early stages of our UK HR Advisory service, helping to shape how we support our customers and scale our offering.
Whether it's supporting policy reviews, advising on leave and termination, or answering day-to-day HR queries, you'll be the trusted partner our clients rely on. Most of your time will be spent providing expert advice and maintaining accurate, compliant documentation. When capacity allows, you'll also have the chance to contribute to Global Teams (Employer of Record) work, adding international variety to your role and expanding your knowledge.
The role is ideal for someone who has supported a variety of businesses from different industries such as non-profit, retail, hospitality and blue-collar businesses, or has experience advising multiple clients across different industries. If you're used to switching gears between industries, love building strong client relationships, providing personalized HR support, and thrive in a remote work setting, you'll feel right at home.
Your key focus areas will be:
Workplace Advice

• Deliver clear, accurate, and practical HR advice to customers through calls (9 AM–5 PM), Zendesk Support, and Gmail, identifying common queries to develop the HR Advisory guidance
  
• Ensure timely, professional communication and escalate complex cases to the HR Manager when necessary, or to the legal team for disputes and claims
  
• Stay up to date with employment law changes to provide the most relevant and compliant guidance
  
• Being a confident and knowledgeable dedicated HR Advisor to your clients understanding their HR needs and ensuring they get the most value from our services
  
• Responsible for ensuring advice is only given to authorized contacts and updating systems with any relevant changes to contacts
  
• Schedule regular check-ins to strengthen relationships, address ongoing challenges, and provide proactive HR guidance
  
• Provide leave coverage for HR Advisory, and CX team members to maintain seamless support for our Employment Hero customers.
  

HR Policy & Compliance Support

• Draft, review, and maintain HR templates, letters, and policies suited for various industries, ensuring compliance with legal standards and best practices
  
• Conduct detailed HR compliance reviews of customers’ HR policies and templates, ensuring they meet both legal requirements and business needs
  
• Stay updated on UK employment law changes, incorporating updates into resources and advising customers accordingly
  
• Assist in creating informative, engaging email content to share HR updates, insights, and resources with customers.
  

Promotion & Innovation

• Jump on calls with our Sales team to showcase our advisory services and help potential customers understand HR Advisory’s value
  
• Assist the UK team with HR content that engages and educates customers, and sells to prospects
  
• Design and update termination guides, FAQs, and other resources for our Help Centre, EH blogs and socials, ensuring customers have clear, accurate, and actionable HR guidance
  
• Assist the UK Manager with collecting customer feedback to spot trends, uncover opportunities, and improve the way we deliver advisory services.
  

Who you are
To thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you'll also:

• Be used to working with micro businesses to SMEs, adapting HR support to a range of company sizes and needs, and influencing leadership and non-HR professionals on complex employment matters
  
• Have a proven track record of interpreting and applying legislation to develop HR policies that are compliant, practical, and suitable for multiple industries
  
• Have worked in the blue-collar and non-profit sectors, with a deep understanding of their unique HR challenges
  
• Be Level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
  
• Had had exposure to trade unions, mergers and acquisitions, settlement agreements and conciliations
  
• Love to learn and be up to date with employment legislation changes
  
• Have great communications skills and a quick-thinker
  
• Have time and project management skills
  
• Be Comfortable working across different time zones from time to time, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to collaborating with Employment Heroes.
  

Desirable Criteria

• Available to start ASAP
  
• Some experience providing advice to Scotland and Northern Ireland businesses
  
• Knowledge of Zendesk, Google Workspace and Employment Hero is highly regarded.
  

What we can offer
At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact.
  
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs.
  
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life.
  
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.
  
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidized egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities.
  

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.