HR Advisor

Spider Web Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Advisor for a full-time, permanent position in Colchester, Essex. The role involves providing generalist HR support, managing the employee lifecycle, and contributing to recruitment and wellbeing initiatives. Ideal candidates are proactive HR professionals with strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and benefits like health programs and onsite parking.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Health & Wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role is essential.
• Ability to act as a first point of contact for employees.
• Strong skills in recruitment, onboarding, and policy maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to employees and managers.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and induction programmes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies ensuring compliance.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor

Spider is advertising on behalf of a respected regional construction and fit-out business who are looking for a full-time, permanent HR Advisor to join their team in Colchester Essex.

Why them

They are a professional yet supportive employer, known for valuing their people, fostering growth, and operating with integrity, quality, and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Employee extras such as: Health & Wellbeing programme, Sick pay, Supportive and collaborative team environment and free onsite parking.

About the role

As an HR Advisor, you will provide hands‑on, generalist HR support across the business. You will work closely with the HR Director and external advisers to manage the full employee lifecycle, support managers and employees, oversee recruitment, maintain HR policies, and contribute to initiatives that drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and social value. You will also play a key role in supporting apprenticeship programmes, shaping company culture, and continually improving HR processes and documentation. Working hours for this role are Monday – Friday 8.30am –5.15pm.

Main responsibilities and Duties

• Act as first point of contact for employees, providing clear and timely HR guidance
• Support managers on HR matters, employee relations, and performance management
• Coordinate recruitment processes, onboarding, and induction programmes
• Maintain HR records, employment contracts, and personnel files accurately
• Liaise with external advisers, training providers, and other organisations
• Support social value, community engagement, and apprenticeship programmes
• Develop and maintain HR policies, ensuring compliance and clarity
• Introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and culture
• Continually review and improve HR processes and documentation

About you

As an HR Advisor, you will be a proactive, organised, and confident HR professional with experience in a generalist HR role. You will act as the first point of contact for employees, support managers on HR matters, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and apprenticeship programmes. You will maintain HR policies and records, liaise with external advisers, and introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and social value. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and use HR systems and Microsoft Office effectively.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this HR Advisor position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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