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HR Advisor – Defence

CCL Global is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a major UK defence organisation.

The successful candidate will provide first and second-line HR support across the organisation, advising employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters while supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning & development and wider people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide first and second-line HR advice to employees and managers.

* Advise on HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.

* Manage HR queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.

* Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records and case information.

* Produce HR reports, management information and workforce metrics.

* Support recruitment campaigns, interviews and employee onboarding.

* Support Learning & Development requests, budgets and reporting.

* Contribute to employee engagement and wider HR projects.

* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection and organisational policies.

* Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.

Essential Experience

* Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or similar HR generalist.

* Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment law.

* Experience providing first and second-line HR support.

* Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.

* Experience using HR information systems and maintaining employee records.

* Recruitment and onboarding experience.

* Strong HR administration, reporting and organisational skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

* Active SC Clearance – essential.

Desirable

* Previous Civil Service, defence or wider public sector HR experience.

* CIPD qualification or membership.

* Experience with HR metrics and management information.

* Learning & Development and employee engagement experience.

* Experience supporting organisational change or wider HR programmes.

Please note: Due to the nature of the environment, applicants must already hold active SC clearance and meet the stated nationality requirement