HR Advisor in Shrewsbury

This is an exciting time to join us! We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our team. The Trust has grown significantly in recent years, with a strong leadership team and organisation structure that will enable us to get the best possible outcomes for nature and the Shropshire community. Our HR strategy focuses on engagement, manager coaching, employee development, and the broadening of wellbeing programmes across the Trust. We are also exploring opportunities to improve policies and procedures and to align with TWT nationally.

What you will be doing:

Based at our offices in Shrewsbury, this newly created role will work closely with leaders and employees, delivering a professional HR service. Responsibilities range from governance and administrative duties to involvement in key strategic HR projects. On a day-to-day basis, you will assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and templates, provide timely HR administrative support throughout the entire employment lifecycle, assist with the maintenance and retention of staff records, and support line managers to plan and conduct recruitment fairly and effectively.

Who we’re looking for:

• CIPD qualified to Level 3, with experience of HR administration, case management, and advice
• A good understanding of HR legislation and experience in writing and deploying policies/procedures
• The initiative and judgement to identify problems and to implement effective and timely solutions
• Discretion, and a consistent but empathetic approach to individual concerns and aspirations
• Excellent coaching skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across an organisation
• Strong administrative skills, including minute taking
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong ICT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce; we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Life assurance
• Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Flexible working policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts
• Employee away days
• Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression
• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.