HR Advisor - Part Time in Forest Row

Rydon’s HR team is looking for a part‑time, permanent HR Advisor. Flexibility can be given for working hours; however, preference would be for circa 30 hours to be worked across 5 days. We also accept a minimum of 4 working days. The role is offered on a remote working basis, but you must be able to commute to our office in Forest Row, East Sussex when required.

The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. Rydon has a strong reputation for quality within its new‑build and facilities management sectors. This role will predominantly support Rydon Maintenance, which provides hard facilities management and property maintenance services for housing, healthcare and local authorities.

We’re looking for a Part‑time HR Advisor with experience managing employee relations casework to join our busy and fast‑paced team. Our HR team supports numerous office locations for our three operating companies, and you will deliver a high‑quality, consistent and commercially focused ER service across the business. Reporting into the Senior HR Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing employee relations cases end to end, providing practical guidance to managers and helping to ensure fair, balanced and legally compliant outcomes.

• Managing a wide range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance.
• Advising and coaching managers on best practice and UK employment law.
• Supporting on more complex and sensitive cases, escalating where appropriate.
• Lead or support formal meetings and investigations, including note‑taking, preparing documentation, and advising on appropriate outcomes.
• Monitoring ER trends and highlighting potential risks or themes.
• Supporting the delivery of ER guidance and training for managers.
• Support organisational change activities including restructures, consultations, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and wider people change programmes.
• Work with managers to support onboarding, employee development, engagement initiatives, and identifying capability gaps within teams.
• Support workforce planning and resourcing decisions, advising managers on appropriate recruitment and contract options and facilitating internal development opportunities.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and people‑focused programmes.

What we can offer you:

• £17.90 – £18.92 per hour (£28,000 – £29,600 based on a 30‑hour week).
• 25 days holiday, with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory.
• Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare.
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from, including Private Medical, Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection and claim a cash reward for successful hire.
• Eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccinations.

Experience Required:

• Strong employee relations experience within a fast‑paced, multi‑site business, preferably within the Facilities Management or Build Environment sector.
• Good practical knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidence in advising and influencing managers at different levels.
• A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach with sound judgement.
• Qualified CIPD Level 3 or higher, or working toward it is desirable.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.