HR Advisor

Artis Recruitment; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

One day work-from-home (Thu/Fri)

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Your birthday off

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discount and staff shop access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Artis HR is supporting a growing business in Cheltenham by appointing a People Advisor to work with the HR Manager on the full employee lifecycle and day-to-day queries.

You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and HR documentation while contributing to process improvements in a hands-on, smaller team. The role offers hybrid working, 25 days plus bank holidays, and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR, People Advisor or HR administration role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise and use initiative.
• Proactive, approachable and practical attitude.
• Comfort in a smaller business with flexibility and involvement.
• Experience in a smaller business or less structured HR environment is advantageous.
• CIPD qualification or working towards is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for day-to-day HR queries.
• Support employee relations and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate recruitment from posting to communications and interview arrangements.
• Manage onboarding administration for new starters.
• Draft and update HR documentation, including contracts, offers and policies.
• Support HR initiatives and improvements to HR processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist HR administration.

Skills

HR administration experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation and initiative

Proactive attitude

Experience in small business

CIPD qualification (beneficial)

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Artis HR is supporting a growing, people-focused business in Cheltenham with the appointment of a People Advisor.

The role

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will support the full employee lifecycle and help ensure the smooth running of the People function.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee queries.
• Supporting employee relations processes, including preparing documentation, coordinating meetings and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinating recruitment activity, from advertising vacancies to managing candidate communications and interview arrangements.
• Managing onboarding administration and ensuring a positive experience for new starters.
• Drafting and updating HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, job descriptions and policies.
• Supporting people initiatives, change management activity and improvements to HR processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting the wider HR administration function.

About you

We're keen to hear from someone who has experience in an HR or People role and is looking for a varied, hands-on opportunity.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in an HR, People Advisor or HR administration role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and use your initiative.
• A proactive, approachable and practical attitude.
• The confidence to work in a smaller business where flexibility and a willingness to get involved are important.
• Experience within a smaller business or a less structured HR environment would be particularly well suited to this opportunity. CIPD qualification or working towards one would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on offer?

• Salary of 35,000- 37,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with one day per week working from home on a Thursday or Friday.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Staff discount and access to a staff shop.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional benefits linked to length of service.

Location and eligibility

The role is based in Cheltenham, so you must be able to drive and travel to the office as required. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK.

Interested?

If you're looking for a broad HR role where you can build your experience, work closely with an HR Manager and make a real contribution within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Artis HR aims to respond to all applications. We may contact you to ask a few additional questions about your experience and suitability for the role.

Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search.

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