At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR support and guidance across the South of England.
- Company: Growing organisation focused on people and performance.
- Benefits: Salary up to £35,000, car allowance, and home-based working.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in diverse HR projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR Advisory and understanding of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
I am exclusively partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a brand-new Regional HR Advisor. This is a generalist HR role where you will operate across the full HR spectrum, but with a focus on Employee Relations. This role will cover the South of England (predominantly Surrey, but also covering Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset). I am looking for a proactive and people-focused Regional HR Advisor to join my client's team. In this role, you’ll partner with Managers and Area Directors to provide expert HR and Employee Relations (ER) support across your region. You’ll be a trusted advisor, building strong relationships while delivering a high-quality, customer-centric HR service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real impact on people and performance.
Your new role
- Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of HR and ER matters
- Supporting and attending formal processes such as disciplinary and grievance meetings
- Coaching managers to ensure best practice and consistent application of policies
- Identifying and managing risk, escalating complex cases where necessary
- Analysing HR data (absence, turnover, exit interviews, engagement surveys) to identify trends and drive improvements
- Designing and delivering HR training to build manager capability
- Supporting the onboarding and induction of new managers
- Partnering with operational teams to ensure smooth HR processes, including exit management
- Maintaining a strong presence across your region through regular site visits
- Supporting wider HR and business projects as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an HR Advisory role
- Experienced managing a high volume of employee relations cases
- Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence in handling complex and sensitive situations
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £35,000 per year, £5,000 car allowance paid as cash.
- Home-based working when you are not on a site visit
- Expenses for travel and travelling costs
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Regional HR Advisor employer: Hays
Join a dynamic and growing organisation as a Regional HR Advisor, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that values employee engagement and development. With a focus on Employee Relations, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across the South of England, while enjoying benefits such as a competitive salary, car allowance, and the flexibility of home-based working. The company is committed to your professional growth, providing training and resources to enhance your HR expertise in a fast-paced environment.
