Group HR Advisor

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Group HR Advisor to join their team in Poole, Dorset. In this role, you will support HR operations, manage recruitment processes, and address employee relations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of employment law, excellent organizational skills, and emotional intelligence. Competitive salary up to £45,000 based on experience, with benefits including 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension contributions, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing to 28

5% Employer pension contributions

Discounts via Perkbox

Free on-site parking

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee relations casework, including disputes.
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Capable of prioritising demands under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with administration tasks.
• Lead recruitment process and manage employee paperwork.
• Facilitate sickness absence management and probation monitoring.

Skills

Working knowledge of employment law

Excellent organisational skills

Experience in payroll information

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Flexible and adaptable approach

Job description

Group HR Advisor

Location: Poole, Dorset

Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday & 8:30am - 4pm Friday

Salary: Up to £45,000 (D.O.E)

The Role

Reporting to the Group Head of HR, you will be a key member of the Human Resources department. You will act as a trusted confidante, providing professional support and advice to managers and employees alike. This role requires a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving and the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR team with all administration tasks.
• Manage employee relations casework, including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, and grievances.
• Lead the recruitment process, from writing job descriptions and conducting interviews to providing candidate feedback.
• Handle all employee‑related paperwork, including contracts and onboarding documents.
• Maintain the HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy and generating reports.
• Monitor probation periods and facilitate sickness absence management.
• Coordinate company benefit schemes and assist with strategic HR projects.
• Organise company social events to promote team engagement.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to prioritising competing demands under pressure. You should possess:

• Working knowledge of employment law and best practice processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible, adaptable approach to work.
• Experience in payroll information and benefit scheme administration.
• Commercial acumen and the initiative to contribute ideas for improvement.
• Professionalism and a commitment to upholding high standards of behaviour and performance.

Package and Benefits

Our client offers a supportive working environment with a range of benefits:

• Holiday: 23 days per annum, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Pension: 5 % Employer and 5 % Employee contributions.
• Discounts: Access to the Perkbox platform and a generous staff discount scheme across the group.
• Additional Perks: Free on‑site car parking and regular social events throughout the year.

Location

This position is based in Poole, with occasional travel required to other sites within a 1.5‑hour radius.