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Job Title: HR Advisor

Company: Thrive Fostering

Location: Harrow, London (Office Based with occasional travel)

Salary: Negotiable, Depending on Experience (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Thrive Fostering

Thrive Fostering is an independent fostering agency dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people by providing safe, nurturing, and supportive family environments. Working closely with foster carers, local authorities, and communities, Thrive Fostering is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child in its care.

As the organisation continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team and provide professional HR support across the business while helping to create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will provide comprehensive HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This is a varied generalist HR role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational HR responsibilities with employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in ensuring HR policies, procedures, and employment practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation while supporting managers in creating a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.

* Support recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.

* Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance processes.

* Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

* Coordinate employee onboarding and induction programmes.

* Support learning and development initiatives and staff training.

* Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current UK employment legislation.

* Produce HR reports and workforce data to support business decisions.

* Promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention.

* Assist with performance management and succession planning.

* Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation.

* Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor position.

* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

* Experience managing employee relations cases independently.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

* A professional, confidential, and proactive approach.

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.

* Must be CIPD qualified.

* Experience within social care, fostering, healthcare, or another regulated environment would be advantageous.

What Thrive Fostering Offers

* Competitive salary (Negotiable, DOE).

* Company pension scheme.

* Generous annual leave entitlement.

* Ongoing professional development and training.

* Supportive and collaborative working environment.

* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

* Career progression within a growing and values-driven organisation.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced HR professional looking to join a dedicated organisation where your expertise can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and take the next step in your HR career with Thrive Fostering