HR Advisor

NMS Recruit Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

CIPD membership

Sick pay

Pension

Life insurance 2x salary

Staff discount

Flu jabs

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy HR team supporting a well‑established organisation across multiple sites (500+ employees). You will provide practical HR guidance, ensure compliant processes, and support recruitment, reporting and HR administration.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will work Monday to Friday, 8.00am–5.00pm, onsite with occasional travel to other sites. A CIPD Level 5 qualification and solid HR experience are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification required.
• Proven HR Advisor experience and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
• Experience with HR systems and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers and employees on varied topics.
• Support recruitment activities and HR administration processes.
• Prepare accurate employee correspondence and reports.
• Maintain electronic employee files and HR records.
• Analyse HR data and maintain spreadsheets for reporting.
• Contribute to policy development and HR projects.
• Travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR advisory experience

Employee relations

UK employment law

Excel

HRIS systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Proactive

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join a busy, highly customer-focused HR team supporting a well-established organisation operating across multiple sites with more than 500 employees.

Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day delivery of a professional and effective HR service, supporting Directors, Managers and employees across the business.

This is a varied, hands‑on HR position that would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, providing practical HR advice while also ensuring the smooth running of HR processes and administration.

As HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional advice and guidance to Managers and employees on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
• Supporting the business in accordance with current employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.
• Assisting with employee relations matters and ensuring appropriate processes and procedures are followed.
• Supporting recruitment activity and associated HR administration.
• Preparing accurate employee correspondence, documentation and reports.
• Maintaining electronic employee files and ensuring HR records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintaining and analysing HR spreadsheets and data, producing clear and accurate information when required.
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the wider HR team to provide a responsive and professional service across the organisation.
• Travelling to other company sites when required.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Previous experience working in an HR Advisor or similar HR role.
• The confidence and experience to advise Managers on a broad range of HR and employee relations matters.
• A good working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including maintaining spreadsheets, analysing information and producing accurate reports.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work to deadlines.
• The ability to remain professional, accurate and organised when working under pressure.

This is a permanent role, office based role working Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm.

Benefits include:

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• CIPD membership subscription
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Workplace pension
• Life insurance cover at 2 x salary
• Staff discount
• Flu jabs

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and responsible role where you can work closely with Managers and employees and make a genuine contribution to the wider business.