HR Advisor

New Appointments Group; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy based in Dover is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support their operations during a period of significant growth. This hands-on, contract role requires a strong focus on Employee Relations, with responsibilities including providing HR support to managers, managing cases up to tribunal level, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The position offers a hybrid working model after initial training and demands a proactive, confident approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong Employee Relations background managing complex cases.
• Confident in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR and ER advice to managers.
• Independently manage Employee Relations cases.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.

Skills

Employee Relations management

UK employment legislation compliance

Proactive HR advice

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Advisor

Location : Dover (hybrid working available after training)

Contract : Temporary assignment for 3-months

Start : ASAP

We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor for a newly created role to support the business during a period of significant growth. This is a hands‑on, ER‑focused contract role requiring someone confident stepping into a fast‑paced environment and adding value immediately.

The Role

This position will provide operational HR support with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations, supporting managers and senior leaders across the business and managing cases through to tribunal where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR and ER advice to managers and senior stakeholders
• Independently manage Employee Relations cases up to and including tribunal level
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations during a period of business growth

Candidate Profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Employee Relations background with proven experience managing high volumes of ER cases, including complex cases at senior level, up to and including tribunal
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment
• Confident, pragmatic, and able to step into a 3‑month contract and operate with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Working Arrangements

• On‑site initially
• Hybrid working available once fully trained
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.