HR Advisor

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited in Aylesbury is recruiting a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR Advisor to join our growing HR team on site, Monday to Friday, reporting to the Head of HR. This is a hands-on role delivering day-to-day HR support across the business.

You will manage HR administration, contracts, payroll preparation, absence management and employee relations, while ensuring compliance and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification is essential.
• Experience in an operational HR role as an HR Advisor.
• Strong HR best practice knowledge and employee relations processes.
• Ability to advise and challenge managers when needed.
• Excellent HR systems knowledge and IT skills.
• Outstanding administration and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures and HR best practice.
• Support employee relations through documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Take notes during formal HR meetings and assist case management administration.
• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Produce contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.
• Support absence management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Monitor HR data, absence statistics and trends.
• Collaborate with managers to create and review job descriptions.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and interviews.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Prepare payroll information and ensure timely submission.
• Assist with compliance activities and legal compliance of HR processes.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR administration

HR systems

Time management

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS / HR software

Job description

Ashley Kate are delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation in Aylesbury to recruit a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR Advisor to join their growing HR team. Based on site Monday to Friday and reporting directly to the Head of HR, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys the operational side of HR and wants to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, proactive HR service across the business.

Salary £35k - £45k dependant on experience.

This is not a Business Partnering role. Instead, we're looking for a hands-on HR professional who thrives on managing the day-to-day HR function, supporting managers, ensuring compliance, and providing outstanding employee and manager support.

As HR Advisor, you will act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, providing advice and guidance in line with company policies and employment best practice. Whilst more complex employee relations matters will be escalated to the Head of HR, you will play a vital role in supporting HR processes and ensuring smooth delivery across the function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees.
• Providing guidance on company policies, procedures and HR best practice.
• Supporting employee relations processes through the preparation of documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Taking notes during formal HR meetings and supporting case management administration.
• Managing all aspects of HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Producing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.
• Supporting absence management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Monitoring and analysing HR data, including absence statistics and trends.
• Working closely with managers to create and review job descriptions.
• Coordinating recruitment activities, arranging interviews and supporting hiring processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Preparing payroll information and ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Supporting compliance activities and ensuring HR processes remain legally compliant.

HR Advisor - About You

To be successful, you will be a highly organised and professional HR practitioner with proven experience in an operational HR environment.

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent (essential).
• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar operational HR role.
• A strong understanding of HR best practice and employee relations processes.
• The confidence to advise and challenge managers where appropriate.
• Excellent HR systems knowledge and strong IT skills.
• Outstanding administration and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience handling absence management, compliance and payroll preparation activities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £43,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of HR.
• Broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle.
• A varied and rewarding operational HR role.
• The chance to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative HR team.

If you are a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional looking for a busy, varied and rewarding HR Advisor opportunity where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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