About the Company
We are seeking a proactive and professional HR Advisor to deliver high quality generalist HR support to our client organisation. This role plays a key part in ensuring HR practices reflect the client's core values, support a positive and inclusive working environment, and remain fully compliant with UK employment legislation. Working closely with managers and employees, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing practical, consistent, and commercially sound people advice.
Start Date
ASAP
Working Hours
Monday to Friday ~ 37.5 hours ~ Onsite 5 days a week
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
* Provide expert guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management.
* Coordinate, document, and advise on all types of absence, including sickness and other leave.
* Monitor absence trends and support active attendance management across the client organisation.
* Coordinate occupational health referrals and health surveillance assessments.
* Ensure fair and consistent application of the client's HR policies and procedures.
* Manage the off-boarding process, conducting exit interviews and ensuring all required tasks are completed.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Support recruitment activity across the client organisation, including:
o Running recruitment campaigns
o Advising managers on recruitment and selection approaches
o Reviewing and updating job descriptions
o Training hiring managers on interview evaluation techniques
o Coordinating interviews and managing offers
* Facilitate effective onboarding and induction processes to ensure new starters feel welcomed and informed.
* Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics such as retention, time to fill, and cost per hire.
HR Operations
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HR system.
* Monitor, analyse, and report on key HR metrics including employee turnover, voluntary vs involuntary turnover, retention, and internal mobility.
* Identify trends and insights from HR data and support action planning to drive continuous improvement.
* Ensure all HR trackers and records are maintained accurately.
* Support benefits administration, working closely with Payroll and third-party providers.
* Support employee communications and engagement initiatives, including noticeboards, the DAISY Award, newsletters, and employee surveys.
Learning & Development
* Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating development initiatives for the client.
* Support the Head of HR in strengthening line manager capability through the delivery of people management workshops.
* Support managers in implementing and reviewing personal development plans.
Policy & Compliance
* Review, update, and maintain HR policies in line with current employment legislation.
* Ensure employees understand policies through onboarding, training, and accessible documentation.
* Monitor policy acknowledgement rates in line with agreed KPIs.
* Identify potential compliance risks and recommend preventative actions.
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
Qualifications & Experience
* CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience in a fast paced environment
* Proven experience in a generalist HR role
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to think critically and take initiative
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