HR Advisor in Essex

We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join a busy, highly customer-focused HR team supporting a well-established organisation operating across multiple sites with more than 500 employees. Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day delivery of a professional and effective HR service, supporting Directors, Managers and employees across the business. This is a varied, hands-on HR position that would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing practical HR advice while also ensuring the smooth running of HR processes and administration.

As HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional advice and guidance to Managers and employees on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
• Supporting the business in accordance with current employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.
• Assisting with employee relations matters and ensuring appropriate processes and procedures are followed.
• Supporting recruitment activity and associated HR administration.
• Preparing accurate employee correspondence, documentation and reports.
• Maintaining electronic employee files and ensuring HR records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintaining and analysing HR spreadsheets and data, producing clear and accurate information when required.
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the wider HR team to provide a responsive and professional service across the organisation.
• Travelling to other company sites when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Previous experience working in an HR Advisor or similar HR role.
• The confidence and experience to advise Managers on a broad range of HR and employee relations matters.
• A good working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including maintaining spreadsheets, analysing information and producing accurate reports.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work to deadlines.
• The ability to remain professional, accurate and organised when working under pressure.

This is a permanent office-based role working Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm. Benefits include:

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• CIPD membership subscription
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Workplace pension
• Life insurance cover at 2 x salary
• Staff discount
• Flu jabs

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and responsible role where you can work closely with Managers and employees and make a genuine contribution to the wider business. If you are CIPD Level 5 qualified and looking for your next opportunity within a busy and established HR function, we would love to hear from you.