HR Advisor

We re on the hunt for an HR Advisor who s ready to get stuck into everything from employee relations and recruitment to apprenticeships and event planning. No two days are the same and that s exactly how you like it.

As an HR Advisor, you ll be actively involved in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, providing a high-quality and professional HR service across the organisation. This is a hands-on, varied role requiring strong relationship-building, sound HR knowledge, and a proactive approach to supporting both employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Strong Partnerships: Develop collaborative relationships with Heads of Departments to understand their needs and provide effective people support.
• Proactive HR Support: Regularly meet with department managers to advise on staff retention, performance, absence, wellbeing, and conduct.
• Employee Relations: Assist with, and where appropriate lead, investigations and disciplinary or grievance processes in line with policy.
• Employee Support: Respond promptly to employee queries, ensuring advice is consistent with HR policies and procedures.
• Data & Reporting: Use the HR Information System (HRIS) to generate and analyse reports, helping to inform decisions and identify trends.
• Apprenticeship Coordination: Oversee the apprenticeship programme, liaising with training providers, line managers, and apprentices to ensure a smooth process.
• Project Involvement: Support wider HR initiatives and contribute to ongoing projects across the department.
• Policy & Procedure Management: Review, update, and contribute to the development of HR policies to reflect current legislation and business goals.
• Encourage Innovation: Identify opportunities for improvement and help drive change within HR practices.
• HR Administration: Support administrative processes including onboarding, documentation, and employee lifecycle updates.
• Internal Communications: Help ensure HR updates and relevant information are communicated clearly to employees.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment activities as needed, from job posting to onboarding.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to social media and content creation efforts to help attract talent and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Compliance Checks: Ensure all right-to-work and pre-employment checks are completed accurately and in line with legal requirements.
• Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process to ensure new employees have a seamless and welcoming start.
• System Support: Troubleshoot basic issues in the HRIS, respond to user queries, and escalate technical issues when required.
• Inbox Management: Monitor and respond to HR inbox queries during the HR Manager s absence.
• Team Events & Engagement: Assist in planning and delivering staff social events to enhance morale and engagement.
• Maintain Standards: Ensure HR spaces are kept professional and that all activities remain GDPR compliant.
• Additional Duties: Carry out any other reasonable tasks within the scope of the role to support the wider HR team and business needs.

Hours

• 28 hours per week – Flexible with what days and hours are worked

Benefits

• Free meals on duty
• Free onsite parking and discounted EV charging
• Free staff transport from selected locations
• Access to gym, exercise classes and spa facilities
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Discounts on retail, treatments, and dining
• Friends & family discounts (T&Cs apply)

If you re ready to make a real difference in a people-focused environment and want to be part of a supportive and award-winning team, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your HR journey.