Job Title: HR Advisor
Department: Human Resources
Reporting to: HR Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to take end-to-end responsibility for HR activity within a dedicated area of the business. Acting as the primary HR contact, the role will combine hands-on advisory support with oversight and accountability for HR Operations.
The postholder will work closely with managers to deliver consistent, legally compliant and commercially focused HR solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End HR Accountability
- Act as the primary HR point of contact for an allocated business area/function
- Hold overall responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of HR activity within the area
- Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and stakeholders
Employee Relations & Advisory
- Lead and manage employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability
- Provide advice on complex and sensitive people matters
- Support and attend formal meetings as required
Oversight of HR Operations
- Actively overseeing and coordinating HR transactional activity delivered by HR Operations, acting as the escalation point for the business area
- Ensuring that employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, contracts, variations, leavers, etc.) are completed accurately, on time and in line with policy
- Monitoring service levels, identifying gaps or delays, and implementing improvements in collaboration with HR Operations
- Reviewing and approving key documentation relevant to the business area
- Acting as the point of contact for managers and employees where HR operational issues arise
Manager Support & Coaching
- Coach and support managers to build capability in people management
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
- Provide guidance on performance management, absence and conduct
Policy, Compliance & Best Practice
- Ensure HR activity within the business area complies with UK employment legislation
- Support the HR Manager in the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures
- Keep up to date with changes in employment law and best practice
HR Projects & Change
- Support and lead HR initiatives and change activity within the allocated area
- Contribute to wider HR projects across the organisation
Reporting & Insight
- Provide HR metrics and insights for the business area
- Use data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
Essential Skills & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum)
- Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience managing employee relations casework independently
- Experience working with HR administration or shared service models
- Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels
- Strong organisational and communication skills