At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate recruitment, support HR processes, and provide advice to managers.
- Company: Growing business offering a dynamic HR environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to make an immediate impact.
- Other info: Fast-paced SME environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a key role in HR and help shape employee experiences.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in HR with strong UK employment law knowledge.
Contract - 12-months Maternity Cover
Coalville
£35,000
We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established and growing business on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on, generalist role with a strong focus on recruitment coordination, employee relations, and HR administration. You'll be joining at a key time, working closely with leadership, and supported by an external HR Consultant to ensure continuity and consistency across the HR function.
Description of the role:
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes from advertising through to offer.
- Screen applications and shortlist candidates for hiring managers.
- Arrange and support interviews where required.
- Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
- Oversee the onboarding process and ensure a smooth new starter experience.
- Provide first-line HR advice to managers on: Performance management, Disciplinary and grievance processes, and Absence management.
- Support formal HR meetings (notetaking and documentation).
- Draft correspondence for HR processes (invites, outcomes, contractual changes).
- Liaise with external HR support on more complex cases.
- Maintain accurate employee records (electronic and/or paper).
- Manage HR documentation and personnel files.
- Support the development and maintenance of HR systems.
- Handle day-to-day HR queries across the business.
- Advise on HR policies and procedures.
- Support policy updates and improvements aligned with best practice.
- Assist in reviewing and updating job descriptions.
About you:
- Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar role (3+ years).
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, SME-style environment.
- Practical, solution-focused, and able to handle sensitive situations professionally.
If you're an HR professional who enjoys a varied role and wants to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed.
HR Advisor in Coalville employer: Fabric Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Calverton, where our established organisation prioritises employee growth and development. With comprehensive training provided for newcomers and clear pathways for career progression, we foster a collaborative work culture that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of exciting projects while working in a friendly environment that encourages learning and professional advancement.
