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HR Advisor

JR United Kingdom

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is looking for an HR Advisor to enhance their international HR operations. This role involves supporting senior leadership in aligning people strategies with business goals and improving HR procedures, with a focus on compliance and employee engagement.

Qualifications

  • Previous HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
  • Confident advising senior leadership and influencing outcomes.
  • Experience in international HR is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive HR support and guidance to managers and staff.
  • Implement and improve HR policies and processes.
  • Handle employee relations and performance management.

Skills

Strong administrative skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
People-first approach

Tools

Microsoft Office
HR systems

Job description

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Address: Darwin Recruitment, Cumberland House, High Street, Billericay
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30-17:30 | Fri 8:30-17:00 (Will consider part time hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: CFO
Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take on a pivotal role in an international, fast-paced business? Join Darwin Recruitment as our HR Advisor and help shape the people strategy that powers our global growth.

? The Opportunity

This is a unique role offering exposure to international HR operations across Europe and the US. You'll work closely with senior leadership (CFO, COO, CEO) to align our people strategy with our commercial goals. If you're both strategic and hands-on-with a passion for compliance, culture, and continuous improvement-this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

? Key Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive HR support and guidance to managers and staff
  • Implement and improve HR policies, processes, and documentation
  • Handle employee relations, performance, and absence management
  • Support salary reviews, benefits, and appraisals
  • Lead on engagement and retention initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices

Operational HR & Administration

  • Prepare contracts, starter packs, and changes to employment terms
  • Maintain HR records, systems, and documentation (digital & paper)
  • Support onboarding, inductions, and leaver processes
  • Manage maternity, paternity, and flexible working requests
  • Produce reports and assist with board-level insights

Payroll & Compliance

  • Liaise with payroll and benefits providers in the UK, Europe & US
  • Ensure accuracy in monthly payroll inputs and HR data
  • Monitor right to work, visa, and other legal HR obligations

What We're Looking For

  • Previous HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, professional environment
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Confident advising senior leadership and influencing outcomes
  • High integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
  • Experience in international HR (desirable)
  • Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office
  • Personable, diplomatic, and professional
  • Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change
  • An independent problem-solver with a proactive mindset
  • Skilled at balancing compliance with a people-first approach

Sound like you? Apply now with your CV and become part of a growing and exciting business.

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