HR Advisor

Michael Page (UK); Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based HR consultancy is seeking an HR Advisor to support employee relations, manage HR policies, and deliver training. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 and have strong experience in HR operations and management. This role offers a supportive environment with various wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities.

Benefits

Group pension plan - matched contributions

Income protection scheme

Life assurance policy

Wellbeing initiatives

Gym membership discounts

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or strong HR Officer role with strong exposure to employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Organised and adaptable with a calm, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee relations cases.
• Manage a varied caseload including grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Advise on HR policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Employee relations management

HR training delivery

UK employment law

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Overview

• Join a supportive, down-to-earth team with strong development culture
• Shape HR in a growing, people-focused business

About Our Client

A UK-based, engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within a regulated sector. They have multiple UK sites, a collaborative culture, and are investing in modernising their HR approach to match ongoing business growth and leadership change. The HR team is supportive, pragmatic, and values new ideas, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving.

Job Description

• Act as first point of contact for employee relations (ER) cases, guiding managers through informal and formal processes
• Manage a varied caseload including grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence, and flexible-working requests
• Partner with external HR/legal advisers to ensure fair and compliant case outcomes
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, and best practice to ensure consistency and compliance
• Support and coach line managers to build capability and confidence in people management
• Review, update, and modernise HR policies to reflect current legislation and tone of voice
• Deliver training sessions and policy briefings to managers across the business
• Produce and interpret HR data and metrics to support decision-making
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that enhance engagement and culture
• Provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring an excellent employee experience

The Successful Applicant

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum)
• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or strong HR Officer role with solid ER exposure
• Confident managing early-stage or complex ER cases with balanced, practical advice
• Skilled at delivering concise, engaging HR training to managers and SLT
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Data-literate with experience producing and analysing HR reports/metrics
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused - brings ideas, not just process
• Organised, resilient, and adaptable with a calm, professional approach
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or similar environments desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%
• Income protection scheme
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
• Regular sports and social activities
• Gym membership discounts
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings)
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities

Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations