HR Advisor

BALLARDS LLP; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Droitwich Spa is seeking an HR Advisor to support HR processes within a collaborative culture. The role involves coaching management, overseeing graduate onboarding, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates should be Level 5 CIPD qualified and possess strong organisational and communication skills. The position offers hybrid work, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression

Electric Car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Group Personal Pension Plan

Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Family Pay

Qualifications

• Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• Flexible self-starter with strong initiative.
• Capable of working autonomously, managing and prioritising workload.

Responsibilities

• Work with managers to provide HR solutions.
• Coach managers on best practices for employee matters.
• Oversee the lifecycle of graduates and apprentices.

Skills

Proactive HR service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Influencing and negotiating

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

HR systems

Job description

Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants, with offices in Worcester, Droitwich, and Birmingham. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for providing excellent client service, Ballards LLP provides a wide range of services across a variety of sectors.

Due to business growth, we currently have a new opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our Operational Support team. With a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and a broad benefits package, this role is an integral part of the HR function.

About the Role

As HR Advisor, you will report directly to the HR Manager and play a key role in supporting a broad range of HR processes and practices. Your contribution will be essential to the successful delivery and execution of our HR priorities. This role is hybrid, with an average of three days per week based at our Droitwich and Worcester offices, and two days working remotely.

At Ballards LLP, we pride ourselves on being a people-first business with a supportive and collaborative culture. As part of a growing business, you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges, broaden your HR expertise, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape our people strategy.

The responsibilities and activities will include:

• Working with Managers and employees, to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to bring the HR agenda to life as a highly credible and trusted HR generalist.
• Provide coaching & guidance to managers on best practice regarding a wide variety of employee related matters. Building their capability, encouraging them to think through issues and giving them confidence and knowledge to handle difficult and sensitive matters whilst ensuring they fully understand the risk/implications
• Overseeing the Lifecycle of Graduate and apprentices from Onboarding through their exam and onwards.
• To become an expert on the HRIS & Appraisal System.
• Support initiatives and programmes which deliver positive employee engagement. For example - engagement survey, employee experience and continuous improvement of employee life events
• Support the development HR policies, processes, and values ensuring that they are compliant with legislation and match best practice.
• Be skilled on all employee relations issues, including capability, absence management, health, redundancy, to ensure successful and timely resolution and mitigation of risk.
• Coach managers to build capability, encouraging them to think through issues and giving them confidence and knowledge to handle difficult and sensitive matters whilst ensuring they fully understand the risk/implications

About You

• Ideally Level 5 CIPD qualified.
• Passionate about providing a proactive and value-add HR service.
• A flexible self-starter with strong initiative, excellent organisational and multitasking skills who is capable of working autonomously, managing and prioritising their own workload and strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation, policies & procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate across diverse groups and levels
• Excellent communication, presentation, coaching and facilitation skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience of working closely with HR systems.

About the Rewards

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Career progression
• Electric Car scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Enhanced Family Pay – maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support