HR Advisor

Reed; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4 days in office)

Job summary

Reed HR in Kent is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide practical HR guidance across employee relations and support a diverse client base. This permanent role offers exposure to multiple industries and high-quality HR support.

You will deliver practical HR guidance on employee relations, manage disciplinary, grievance, and TUPE cases, and help with policy drafting and ISO 9001 documentation. A CIPD level is preferred, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to clients on employee relations matters.
• Support and manage processes including disciplinary, grievance, mediation, appeal, redundancy, and TUPE cases.
• Review meeting notes and provide recommendations on appropriate next steps.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respond to queries via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Chair HR meetings, investigations, disciplinary hearings, grievances, mediations, and appeals.

Skills

HR Advisory

Employee relations

Client management

UK Employment Law

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Tools

Breathe HR

Capsule

OneDrive

MeetGeek

Xero

Job description

Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP38,000 per annumLocation: KentHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pmContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Hybrid (4 days in the office)

Reed HR are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking HR consultancy in Kent to recruit an experienced HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience, gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries, and play a key role in delivering high-quality HR support and advice.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will provide practical HR guidance across a variety of employee relations matters, support client projects, and contribute to the continued success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to clients on a range of employee relations matters.
• Support and manage processes including disciplinary, grievance, mediation, appeal, redundancy, and TUPE cases.
• Review meeting notes and provide recommendations on appropriate next steps.

Client Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client queries via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Chair HR meetings, including investigations, disciplinary hearings, grievances, mediations, and appeals.
• Onboard new clients and deliver training on HR systems such as Breathe HR.

Documentation & Compliance

• Draft employment contracts, policies, disciplinary correspondence, reports, and other HR documentation.
• Develop and improve company processes and procedures.
• Support ISO 9001 documentation requirements and internal audits.

Business Operations & Development

• Maintain accurate and secure records using systems including Capsule, OneDrive, MeetGeek, and Xero.
• Keep up to date with UK Employment Law developments and HR best practice.
• Attend networking events, seminars, training courses, and professional development opportunities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and professional approach.
• CIPD Level 3 or above (preferred but not essential).

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of GBP35,000 - GBP38,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exciting exposure to a broad range of clients and industries.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to expand your employment law and employee relations expertise.