HR Advisor

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Advisor for a permanent position in the Cambridgeshire area. This hybrid role involves providing HR support, managing employee relations cases, and contributing to HR projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of HR processes and previous experience in HR advisory roles, particularly within the FMCG sector. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits, with the flexibility of hybrid work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR processes, UK employment law and best practice.
• Previous experience in HR generalist or advisory roles, ideally within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Manage a range of employee relations cases ensuring compliance.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding activities.

Skills

Understanding of HR processes

Managing ER cases

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Overview

HR Advisor - Permanent

Location : Cambridgeshire area

Salary : Competitive, plus benefits

Working Pattern : Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week on-site

We're supporting a growing FMCG business in recruiting an HR Advisor to join their established People team. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys partnering with managers, driving best practice, and thriving in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees across the business.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Manage a range of employee relations cases end-to-end, ensuring compliance with policy and employment law.
• Support performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes, offering clear advice and guidance to managers.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding activity, including inductions and exit interviews.
• Contribute to HR projects such as engagement, culture, change initiatives and development programmes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support data and reporting to influence people's decisions.

About You / Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR processes, UK employment law and best practice.
• Confident in managing ER cases and advising managers.
• Resilient, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in HR generalist or advisory roles, ideally within FMCG or a similar fast-mo...