HR Advisor

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team. This full-time role, based in Tonbridge, offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000. The HR Advisor will ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, support employees and management, and maintain a positive workplace culture. A CIPD Level 5 qualification and prior generalist HR experience are essential. The role also includes benefits like a Bupa Cash Plan and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Bupa Cash Plan benefit

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Friendly, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification required.
• Relevant HR experience in a standalone role is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures.
• Act as main point of contact for HR queries.
• Support recruitment and employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Previous experience in a standalone HR generalist position

A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters

Job description

Overview

HR Advisor

Tonbridge 35,000 - 40,000 per annum

Full-time, office-based

Lloyd Recruitment Services is delighted to partner with a respected organisation, who are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their established team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable HR professional to take ownership of a standalone generalist role, supporting both management and employees across all aspects of HR. You\'ll play a key part in maintaining a positive, inclusive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation.

Duties of the HR Advisor

• Maintaining and updating HR policies, procedures, and the staff handbook
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant employment legislation
• Acting as the main point of contact for HR queries from staff and management
• Supporting recruitment activities, including interviewing and issuing offer letters and employment contracts
• Conducting reference and right-to-work checks
• Managing employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, maternity, absence, and leaver administration
• Providing guidance on employee relations matters such as disciplinaries and conflict resolution
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases
• Supporting performance management, appraisals, and payroll information
• Monitoring salary benchmarking, holiday, absence, and overtime records
• Assisting with health and safety policy updates and compliance
• Staying informed on legislative changes and best HR practice

Key skills/experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Previous experience in a standalone HR generalist position
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters

What\'s on Offer

• Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (depending on experience)
• Fully office based
• Bupa Cash Plan benefit
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friendly, collaborative environment

Extra Information

• Refer a friend and earn up to 500 (see website for details)
• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don\'t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.
• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services\' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.