HR Advisor

Opus Enterprise Ltd T/A Real Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring an HR Advisor to join their dynamic UK People Team in Bristol. This full-time, hybrid position requires a professional with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HR. Key responsibilities include providing expert HR advice, managing employee relations cases, and supporting payroll coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attractive benefits include a salary of £34,000, 26 days annual leave, and a health & wellbeing programme.

Benefits

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Income Protection (75%)

Life Assurance (4x annual income)

Healthcare

Central Location + Great Transport Links

Support With Training

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies and practices.
• Manage employee relations cases including grievances.
• Support recruitment and onboarding process for new hires.
• Coordinate outsourced payroll process ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Payroll Coordination

Analytical Skills

Strong Communication

Relationship Building

HRIS (Workday)

Education

CIPD qualification (or working toward)

Job description

Real Recruitment is delighted to support our global client within the financial services sector to recruit an

GroupHR Advisor

to join their UK People Team based in

Bristol (BS1) on a full time, permanent

hybrid working

basis (2 WFH days / 3 Office days in Bristol).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor who has hands on experience across

Employee Relations, Recruitment & Payroll Coordination.

Whats Available To You

• Salary: £34,000 per annum
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Income Protection (75%)
• Life Assurance (4x annual income)
• Healthcare
• Hybrid Working 3 Office Days | 2 WFH days
• Pension
• Central Location + Great Transport Links
• Support With Training
• Health & Wellbeing Programme

About the Role of HR Advisor

Youll be joining a small, high-performing HR team where youll play a key role as a generalist HR Advisor, supporting a broad range of people initiatives. Your focus will span Employee Relations, Recruitment, and Payroll Coordination, alongside maintaining a strong understanding of HRIS (Workday) and SOPs.

• Providing expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Managing employee relations cases, including grievances and disciplinary actions
• Guiding and supporting managers to ensure all actions and documentation align with employment law and company policy
• Acting as the first point of contact for people-related queries, offering timely and practical HR advice
• Leading complex ER cases, chairing meetings, and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process for new hires
• Coordinating the outsourced payroll process and ensuring accuracy (100 FTE)
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
• Contributing to the development and delivery of SOP's

Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours

What You Will Bring

• You’ll be a highly analytical and solutions-focused HR professional, with proven experience supporting managers and employees across the full HR lifecycle.
• CIPD qualification (or working toward CIPD)
• With a minimum of 3 years HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong, trusted relationships.
• Experience coordinating payroll and managing HR systems.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach, thriving in a fast-paced, global environment.

If this sounds like an opportunity that's of interest - Apply and we will be in-touch to discuss.