HR Advisor

Huws Gray; Awsworth CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of building materials is seeking an HR Advisor to join their collaborative HR team. You will provide guidance on employee relations, support HR activities, and contribute to policies and strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in employee relations casework, excellent communication skills, and a CIPD qualification. A supportive environment and benefits including competitive salary and annual leave are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Death in Service benefit

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts across all locations

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations casework.
• Background in supporting a customer-facing, geographically dispersed workforce.
• Experience preparing for and responding to Employment Tribunal cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legally compliant advisory service on people management matters.
• Support HR activities including grievances and performance management.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures with understanding of employment law.
• Contribute to the development of HR policies and strategies.
• Manage HR queries and maintain accurate colleague data.
• Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and offboarding.

Skills

Employee relations casework

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Building trust and credibility

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Role Overview

We're looking for an HR Advisor to join our collaborative and supportive HR team. In this role, you'll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring a high standard of service across our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a legally compliant, value‑added advisory service to managers on all people management matters.
• Supporting managers with HR activities, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, performance, and reward.
• Advising on HR policies and procedures, with a strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and strategies.
• Managing and responding to HR queries within the team.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, including TUPE transfers and redundancy consultations.
• Monitoring and reporting on employee relations trends and case activity.
• Maintaining accurate colleague data in HR and payroll systems.
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning and development, and offboarding.
• Collaborating with the HR Leadership Team on key projects and initiatives.
• Travelling to sites and branches as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations casework.
• Background in supporting a customer‑facing, geographically dispersed workforce.
• Experience preparing for and responding to Employment Tribunal cases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation.
• High levels of resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards/willing to study).

About Huws Gray Group

Huws Gray Group is a leading supplier of building materials in the UK, made up of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Our branches and depots serve local communities across the country‑and we couldn't do it without the right people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme (auto‑enrolment)
• Death in Service benefit
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where you're more than just a number
• Staff discounts across all our nationwide locations