HR Advisor

Henlee Resourcing is working in partnership with this niche IT services company based near East Swindon to recruit a talented HR / People Advisor on a permanent basis. The role is full time, there is a requirement for a minimum of 3 office days per week, and you must be able to be SC cleared.

You will work closely with the Head of People and the leadership team to provide generalist HR support across the employee lifecycle, while contributing to all aspects of the people strategy and initiatives, aligning talent and organisational development with business goals and maintaining an employee-focused culture. This is a hands-on and fast-paced role which is part of a planned succession pathway for you to become the People Manager in 2-3 years’ time. The successful candidate will be supported by the Head of People to build the skills, confidence and leadership experience required to take on increased responsibility over time, with the goal of progressing as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and consistent advice to managers and employees.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding activities, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.
• Collaborate with leadership and senior stakeholders to build a culture of trust, accountability and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate HR records and manage core HR processes through the employee lifecycle such as new starters, contract changes and leavers.
• Work with the HR Lead on projects and other activities such as sickness recording, surveys, performance management, budget control, rewards and incentives and mental health and well-being initiatives.
• Manage employee relations activities, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies and escalating more complex issues as needed.
• Build management capability across the business by coaching line managers and supporting their development.
• Manage employee wellbeing and referrals through the occupational health provider.
• Support with the design and roll out of initiatives that support cultural and engagement levels (such as Best Place to Work).
• Assist with employee communications and designing the quarterly HR Newsletter.
• Work with the Finance Manager for payroll purposes, ensuring changes are submitted for processing monthly.
• Work with the Quality team to ensure relevant standards are maintained and improvements made.
• Ensure alignment with UK employment law and standards.
• Conduct yearly policy reviews on all HR policies and processes and providing refresher training on mandatory subjects.
• Support performance management into salary review activities and benchmarking.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics and trends to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Present induction programmes and support in learning core program activities.
• Work with managers to identify learning and development needs, support performance review processes, and assist with succession planning to foster a culture of continuous growth.
• Support the business through organisational change initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition for all employees.

About you / your skills:

• CIPD level 3 as a minimum, ideally qualified to level 5 or studying towards, with the will to further study.
• Experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced ever-changing organisation.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism, confidentiality and fairness.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data to drive insight (PeopleHR / Access would be advantageous or similar).
• Strong understanding of HR best practice, UK employment law and compliance within regulated industries.
• 3-5 years experience.
• A proactive mindset, with a passion for improving processes, developing people and making a positive impact on culture.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence, liaise and build trust at all levels.
• Have a real passion for HR being a positive person with a good engaging collaborative manner.
• Must be able to hold SC Security Clearance.

If you are looking for an interesting and varied role with huge scope to progress in an organisation that is growing, and you possess the above experience, skills and competencies, we are keen to hear from you.