HR Advisor

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their friendly HR team in Cardiff. This standalone role involves providing comprehensive HR support, focusing on employee relations, absence management, and collaboration with management. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of HR experience and strong communication skills. Hybrid working is available after initial onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a fast-paced HR Advisor role.
• Solid experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to work independently and with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on employee relations and performance issues.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure HR process consistency.
• Support recruitment activities and maintain employee records.

Skills

Employee relations

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

HR Advisor - 34,000 per annum

Cardiff City Centre - Hybrid
Permanent, Full-time (9am -5:30pm)

Yolk Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading insurance company that's been on an exciting growth journey. The business is people-focused and values open communication, collaboration, and flexibility in the way they work.
We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a friendly, down-to-earth HR team. You'll be based in Cardiff but will work closely with colleagues across other locations so some travel (around once a month) will be required.

This is a standalone and hands-on role in Cardiff, supporting managers and employees with a wide range of HR matters. You'll need strong ER experience and the confidence to handle a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

It's a reactive, people-centred role that will suit someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working closely with the business to deliver pragmatic HR support.

What will the role involve:

• Provide day-to-day advice and support on all HR matters, including employee relations, absence management, and performance issues.
• Work closely with managers across the business, guiding them through HR processes and ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Build strong relationships across the Cardiff site, acting as a trusted point of contact for employees.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver a consistent HR approach.
• Support with HR projects and initiatives linked to growth, engagement, and business change.
• Assist with recruitment activity
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.

What experience you'll need

• 3-5 years' experience in a fast-paced HR Advisor role
• Solid employee relations experience, confident managing complex, and sensitive cases.
• Comfortable working in a standalone capacity while collaborating with remote HR colleagues.
• Personable, approachable, and resilient - able to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Confident communicator who can challenge and influence where needed.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home (after initial 2-3 months in the office full-time).
• Cardiff city centre office