HR Advisor

K3 Advisory Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

K3 Advisory Group is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver a wide range of HR services across the organisation. Based in Bolton, the role focuses on day-to-day HR operations, providing first-line support on HR queries, onboarding new employees and helping to implement HR policies.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, and you will work with the People team to support employee relations and HR processes.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.
• Experience in an HR administration or coordinator role.
• Interest in progressing within the HR profession.
• Experience with HR systems and understanding of HR policies essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers.
• Support HR BP team with employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Coordinate training sessions, performance reviews and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring staff absence and return-to-work process.
• Contribute to development and improvement of HR processes and documentation.
• Administer onboarding, contract changes and leavers as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HR principles

Employment law

Organised

Proactive

Discretion with sensitive information

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification desirable

Experience in HR administration/coordinator

Interest in HR progression

Understanding HR policies

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

K3 Advisory Group is a provider of specialist advisory services to the UK SME market. We provide business owners with support across M&A, Tax, Technology, Restructuring and Wealth Management.

We have an opportunity to join the People function as HR Advisor, delivering a wide range of HR services across the organisation.

This role focusses on assisting with day-to-day HR operations, providing first-line support on HR queries, integrate new employees / businesses and helping to implement HR policies and processes.

Based in our Bolton headquarters, this role is aligned to a hybrid workstyle with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for general HR-related queries from employees and managers.
• With guidance develop ability to provide professional advice and guidance on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Support HR BP team with employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Support with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Support the coordination of training sessions, performance reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring staff absence and support the return-to-work process.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection legislation in all HR activities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of HR processes and documentation.
• Where required - support the People team in the administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, and leavers.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding of basic HR principles and employment law.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independent and collaboratively.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems (or willing to learn).

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification desirable.
• Experience working in an HR administration or coordinator role.
• Interest in progressing within the HR profession.
• Experience with HR systems and understanding of HR policies essential.