HR Advisor

CMA Recruitment Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led organization in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced HR Advisor. This role focuses on providing HR support and coaching, managing HR administration, and contributing to employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong knowledge of UK employment law. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with previous HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication skills to coach and influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance on performance and disciplinary matters.
• Support HR Business Partners with employee relations casework.
• Manage HR administration and onboarding processes.

Skills

UK employment law

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a growing, values-led organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for their Basingstoke head office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that prides itself on its supportive culture and commitment to nurturing and developing its people across multiple UK sites. Operating within a collaborative HR team, the HR Advisor will play a key role in providing generalist HR support and coaching to managers in a busy, people-centred environment. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to wider HR projects that enhance engagement, wellbeing, and professional development across the organisation.

What will the HR Advisor role involve?

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers on performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Support the HR Business Partners and Head of HR with employee relations casework and policy development
• Manage HR administration and employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, probation reviews and leavers
• Maintain HR systems, data integrity and assist with people metrics and reporting
• Support the delivery of wellbeing, recognition and engagement initiatives
• Contribute to HR projects including change management and process improvement

Suitable candidate for the HR Advisor vacancy:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with previous HR experience, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site or service-led organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, influence and build relationships across all levels
• Highly organised, with strong administrative and problem-solving skills
• Empathetic, proactive and adaptable in approach

Additional benefits and information for the role of HR Advisor:

• Permanent position based in Basingstoke with hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Supportive, people-focused organisation with genuine opportunities for growth and development

If you are an experienced HR Advisor seeking a varied role in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

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