HR Advisor

Encore; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to enhance workplace culture and drive HR initiatives. In this dynamic role, you’ll engage with stakeholders, manage HR processes, and leverage your expertise in Excel and HR systems. This position offers the opportunity to influence employee experience and contribute to a thriving environment. With a hybrid working policy, you’ll enjoy a balance of office collaboration and flexibility. Join a passionate team committed to excellence and growth, where your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solid generalist HR experience.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with advice on employee relations and policies.
• Champion the employee experience from onboarding to exit interviews.

Skills

Generalist HR Experience

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Proactive Mindset

Education

CIPD Level 5

Degree-level Qualification

Tools

People Hub

Team Tailor

Job description

Are you a people-first HR professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for making workplaces thrive? At Encore Group, we’re on the lookout for an experienced HR Advisor to join our growing team and help us shape a positive, high-performing culture across the business.

This is no ordinary HR role. It’s your chance to dive into the full spectrum of generalist activity, partner with stakeholders at every level, and truly influence how we do things – all while being part of a fast-paced, friendly, and forward-thinking environment.

What you'll be doing:

From day one, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck into a wide range of HR projects and day-to-day tasks, including:

• Supporting managers with confident, consistent advice on everything from employee relations and wellbeing to policies and best practices
• Helping us maintain and improve our HR systems (we live and breathe Excel – so bring your formulas!)
• Championing the employee experience – from onboarding to exit interviews and everything in between
• Owning key HR processes like contracts, pay updates, and job descriptions with a sharp focus on quality and accuracy
• Playing a key part in engagement initiatives, training delivery, and business-wide people projects
• Being the go-to person for data insights, reporting, and HR system know-how

What we’re looking for:
You're someone who gets it – someone who can juggle the detail without losing sight of the big picture. To really thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it)
• 3+ years of solid generalist HR experience
• Great Excel skills and confidence using HR systems
• Fantastic communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive mindset and the confidence to take initiative
• A full UK driving licence (you may travel between sites occasionally)

Bonus points for:

• Experience with People Hub or Team Tailor
• A degree-level qualification
• A natural flair for process improvement and spotting opportunities for better ways of working

Why Encore?
We’re not just another company. We’re a collective of passionate, ambitious people who believe in doing things right. At Encore, you’ll find support, challenge, and real opportunities to grow your career. We work hard, we care deeply, and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together.

Please note Encore operate a hybrid working policy and this role requires 2 days a week in our Cambridge office.

The salary range for this role is £35,000 - £37,000 p.a. dependent on experience.