HR Advisor

Wellers Accountants; Banbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization in Banbury is seeking an HR Advisor to support the Head of HR in various aspects of the employee lifecycle. This role involves acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will be Level 3 CIPD qualified and possess relevant HR experience. Competitive salary offered from £34,000 to £42,000 per annum pro rata, alongside additional benefits like flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexi-time and remote working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Staff training days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience coordinating apprenticeships and early careers support.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintaining HRIS and ATS systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

Level 3 CIPD qualified

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Looking to join a forward thinking, innovative organisation who pride themselves on looking after its people and being all about relationships? Great! We are seeking a motivated and experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly HR team. This operational generalist role is key in supporting the Head of HR across the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding to employee relations and learning and development.

You will play a vital role in supporting our People Strategy, nurturing a positive workplace culture, and delivering HR support across our offices.

About Wellers: We are a firm of professionals passionate about people, our team and our clients. For over 80 years we have worked hard to create a culture that supports employee growth, builds long lasting relationships and delivers a top level service.

What you will be doing
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries across Wellers offices
• Supporting recruitment andonboarding processes
• Supporting apprenticeships and coordinating with colleges and training bodies
• Providing advice on policies, change processes, and performance management
• Coordinating employee engagement initiatives and recognition schemes
• Maintaining HRIS and ATS systems and providing user training
• Supporting payroll by ensuring accurate processing of employee changes
• Producing key HR reports and contributing to HR policy reviews
• Ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining personnel records

Please note that you will be required to travel to all Wellers offices from time to time.

What you need to succeed
• Level 3 CIPD qualified (working towards Level 5 is a plus!)
• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience with HRIS and ATS (ideally as a super-user)
• Experience coordinating apprenticeships and early careers support
• A solution-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Passion for equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism principles

What we offer
• Competitive salary (£34,000 to £42,000 DOE per annum pro rata)
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays & additional Wellers days) per annum pro rata
• Flexi-time and remote working opportunities
• Staff training days and social events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Great working environment

At Wellers, we foster the environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note that candidates will be required to have the right to work in the UK and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. You will also be expected to be based within a reasonably commutable distance from your designated Wellers office.

We understand the importance of your job search and the anticipation that comes with it. All applications will be carefully reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt and we will only be reaching out to candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the post.

We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all applicants’ personal data. As part of our recruitment process, we will never use your personal information to market or sell services or training courses, nor will we authorise any third parties to do so on our behalf. Any such contact should be considered fraudulent and reported accordingly.
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