HR Advisor

Hales Group; Beccles; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Cycle to Work

Long service awards

Free on-site parking

Training & development

Job summary

Hales Group is recruiting an experienced HR Advisor for a busy manufacturing business in Suffolk. Based in Beccles, you will work closely with the HR Manager, delivering generalist HR support across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, administration and reporting.

You’ll handle UK employment legislation, maintain HR records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or actively working toward CIPD qualification.
• Experience as an HR Advisor or in a generalist HR role within the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and offer/contract administration.
• Prepare contracts and HR documentation; maintain accurate HR records.
• Arrange and attend meetings, take notes and provide guidance as required.
• Lead recruitment activities including offer management and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new starters.
• Produce and analyse HR reports to identify trends and improvements.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Handle HR administrative duties across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Proactive & solutions-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

HR Advisor

Beccles, Suffolk

Competitive salary + excellent company benefits

Full Time - Monday to Friday (39 hours per week) Permanent contract

Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor on behalf of a well-established and successful manufacturing business based in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, people-focused organisation where you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities.

About the Role

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will provide a professional and proactive HR advisory service across the business. This is a varied generalist HR position involving employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and reporting, whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage a range of employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and flexible working requests.
• Support managers with occupational health referrals and return-to-work processes.
• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Arrange and attend formal and informal meetings, taking notes and providing guidance where required.
• Lead recruitment activities, including offer management and contract preparation.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes for new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases in line with GDPR requirements.
• Produce and analyse HR reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage a variety of HR administrative duties across the employee lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification.
• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing a variety of employee relations cases.
• Confident building relationships with managers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Able to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll also receive an excellent benefits package, including 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown, pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, company sick pay, annual leave buy and sell options, a Cycle to Work scheme, long service awards, free on-site parking, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

You’ll be joining a supportive business that values its employees and is committed to their long-term growth and wellbeing.