HR Advisor

Your new company
You'll be joining a forward thinking, people focused organisation that genuinely values strong HR partnering. The business places a real emphasis on providing practical, commercial HR support to managers while continually improving employee experience, systems and processes. This is a collaborative environment where HR is seen as a trusted advisor rather than a support function.
Your new role
As HR & Recruitment Advisor, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of a full HR generalist service. Working closely with the HR Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of employee relations casework, provide first line HR advice to managers and employees, and coordinate recruitment activity across a range of roles.You'll also act as the HRIS point of contact, support monthly HR reporting, and provide cross cover for payroll when required. This is a hands‑on role that offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the business.Key areas of responsibility include:

Managing employee relations cases end‑to‑end, ensuring fair, compliant outcomes
Advising managers on HR policy, processes and best practice
Leading recruitment activity for assigned roles, including interviews and assessment centres
Supporting onboarding and maintaining accurate recruitment and HR records
Acting as the go to contact for the HR system and producing monthly HR metrics
Providing payroll cover and supporting wider People team projectsWhat you'll need to succeed
You'll be an experienced HR generalist who is confident operating across the full employee lifecycle and comfortable dealing with a varied ER caseload.You'll also bring:

Solid experience in employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management
Hands on recruitment experience, from briefing managers to interviews and onboarding
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Experience using an HR system (Access XD experience is highly desirable)
Exposure to payroll processes and working with outsourced providers
Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel
A professional, customer focused approach and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent organisation skills, resilience and the ability to juggle competing prioritiesQualifications:

CIPD Level 5 (essential)
CIPD Level 7 (desirable)What you'll get in return
In return, you'll be offered a varied and meaningful HR role within a supportive People team, with the opportunity to broaden your experience across ER, recruitment, systems and payroll.You can also expect:

A collaborative working environment
Exposure to interesting HR projects and initiatives
The chance to make a visible impact and add real value
Competitive salary and benefits package £40,000 per annum. What you need to do now

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