HR Advisor

Barfoots; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

24/7 Online GP

Employee Benefits Platform

Training & career opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Barfoots is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the busy HR Team. You will be the first point of contact for designated Partner departments, delivering a robust HR service and ensuring adherence to policies and employment law.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work under tight deadlines. Hybrid working in the Chichester area is available, with opportunities to influence HR practices across the business.

Qualifications

• Member of CIPD with up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Proven generalist HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with designated Partners.
• Provide guidance on HR activities and ensure policy compliance.
• Record, analyse and report HR data to department heads.
• Advise on grievances, disciplinary and capability investigations.
• Administer starter and leaver processes and conduct exit interviews.
• Support maternity/paternity leave management and compliance.
• Maintain HRIS records and assist with MI preparation.
• Contribute to HR system improvements and stay updated on legal changes.
• Lead on HR projects and assist payroll administration when required.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Excellent communication

Autonomous working

Proactive and self-motivated

Data analysis and reporting

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

CIPD membership

Job description

The Role

A great NEW opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join our busy HR Team.

Applications are invited from committed, reliable and proactive individuals who can demonstrate previous experience working in a fast paced, HR department. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and work comfortably to tight deadlines. By building and maintaining effective business partner relationships with selected internal departments, you will help deliver a comprehensive, consistent and dedicated HR service to key areas of the business.

You will act as the first point of contact for all designated Partner departments, providing a robust HR service to help support, develop and enhance business performance. Providing advice on a wide range of HR issues and ensuring adherence to company policies and employment legislation.

LOCATION

CHICHESTER AREA: PO21 3PX - Hybrid Working Option

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Form and maintain effective working relationships with designated Partners to ensure the smooth running of the HR function, providing guidance and advice on the full range of HR activities in order to ensure a fair and consistent approach; providing training on how to understand and implement policies and procedures where necessary.
• Build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of the Companies policies, best practice and employment legislation.
• Record, analyse and report on data within the relevant Partner units to discuss with departmental Heads
• Advise on delivery of grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings.
• Administer new starter and leaver processes within the Partner departments, including conducting exit interviews where required.
• Ensure policies are adhered to with managing maternity and paternity leave.
• Updating and maintaining the HR Information System records assisting with the preparation of regular management information
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices; keeping up to date with legal developments and proposed changes.
• To assist and / or lead on HR projects and development programmes as designated by the Head of HR
• Assist with payroll administration and maintenance of employee records

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Preferred minimum Level 5 CIPD Qualification.
• Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practice
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven generalist experience
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
• Pro‑active and self‑motivated
• Ability to deal with challenging individuals

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Benefits

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors in People Silver accredited
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 24/7 Online GP & Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Training, development & career opportunities
• Leisure & vegetable box discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Highfield Approved Training Centre
• Growing, sustainability-focused business