People HR Advisor in Bristol

Salary: £33-35k depending on experience with an increase on completion of 6 month probation.

Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday.

Location: Halo ARC Emersons Green, Bristol.

Halo is the industry leading UK‑based accident repair group, with 38 established accident repair centres across the UK. Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages.

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate People Advisor to join our People Team in Bristol. In this role, you will be a key point of contact for line managers and over 500 employees, providing expert support and guidance on employee relations matters such as investigations, disciplinaries and grievances. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment, where standards are high and attention to detail, sound judgment and resilience are essential. There is also an opportunity to grow within the role by supporting and developing the People Administrator and Admin Apprentice, helping to allocate work and share knowledge, with ongoing guidance and support from the Head of People.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers on disciplinaries, grievances, capability, and performance matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal HR policies and procedures.
• Act as the point of contact for employee relation matters including planning, managing and risk mitigation of employment cases.
• Manage investigations into employee conduct and performance, ensuring a fair and thorough process.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all ER activities and outcomes.
• Support management teams with performance management and employee welfare matters.
• Act as a wellbeing champion, supporting initiatives that promote mental and physical health across Halo.

What we’re looking for

• CIPD qualification.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and best practices in employee relations.
• Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, impartial, and able to build strong working relationships.
• Empathetic and solution‑focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Previous experience within the automotive industry is highly desirable.

Our Values

• Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.
• Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.
• Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t. And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Benefits

• Accredited Living Wage Employer.
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family.
• Health and wellbeing apps.
• Cycle scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback.
• Life Insurance.
• Virtual GP.
• Enhanced family‑friendly pay such as maternity and paternity.
• Free fruit and pizza.
• Refer a friend bonus incentive.
• Employee recognition rewards.
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!).
• Discounted LV insurance.
• Paid breaks.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension contributions.
• Modern and clean work environment.
• We are always open to hearing what our people want!

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.

Contact

To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via email: vacancies@haloarc.co.uk or call 01243 546185. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.