Senior HR Advisor (Policy, Projects, Policy) in Ipswich, Suffolk

Job Description JOB TITLE: HR Advisor JOB TYPE: Permanent JOB SALARY: £30000 - £36000 depending on experience & qualification JOB HOURS: Mon to Fri 8.30-5.30 with 1 hour for lunch Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 working from home A well-established and growing organisation is looking to appoint an HR Advisor to join its HR & Training team. Operating across multiple sites, this business places a strong emphasis on employee engagement, development and creating a positive working culture. You'll be joining a supportive HR function where you can make a genuine impact across the full employee life cycle. As HR Advisor, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers across the business, providing expert guidance on a wide range of people-related matters. You'll support day-to-day HR operations while helping to drive initiatives that improve employee engagement and workplace experience. Providing end-to-end HR administration support, including onboarding, employee records and employee life cycle changes Producing and analysing HR reports and metrics, including absence, turnover and engagement data Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, investigations, absence and performance issues Supporting recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, screening candidates and coordinating interviews Maintaining HR policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice Supporting the delivery of employee engagement initiatives and HR-related training Building strong relationships with employees and managers across the organisation. To be successful in this role, you'll ideally hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or possess equivalent HR experience. You'll have proven experience operating in an HR Advisory capacity, with strong employee relations knowledge and a sound understanding of UK employment law. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region when required to assist with occasional ER cases. Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 3% Pension scheme with employer contributions Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service Buy and sell up to 3 days' annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support High street discounts and savings portal Reduced gym membership Life assurance from day one Birthday bonus Regular social and recognition events Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk