HR Advisor

MorePeople; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to provide generalist HR support. The role encompasses managing employee relations, coordinating recruitment and onboarding, and maintaining compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, CIPD Level 3, and a passion for promoting an inclusive workplace culture. This full-time position is based in the United Kingdom, offering a chance to work closely with managers and employees to drive effective HR practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as a generalist HR advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices.
• Ability to take initiative and provide critical people advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and monitor HR metrics.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent)

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Company

We are seeking a proactive and professional HR Advisor to deliver high quality generalist HR support to our client organisation. This role plays a key part in ensuring HR practices reflect the client's core values, support a positive and inclusive working environment, and remain fully compliant with UK employment legislation. Working closely with managers and employees, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing practical, consistent, and commercially sound people advice.

Start date

ASAP

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours Onsite 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide expert guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management.

• Coordinate, document, and advise on all types of absence, including sickness and other leave.

• Monitor absence trends and support active attendance management across the client organisation.

• Coordinate occupational health referrals and health surveillance assessments.

• Ensure fair and consistent application of the client's HR policies and procedures.

• Manage the off-boarding process, conducting exit interviews and ensuring all required tasks are completed.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment activity across the client organisation, including:

  • Running recruitment campaigns

  • Advising managers on recruitment and selection approaches

  • Reviewing and updating job descriptions

  • Training hiring managers on interview evaluation techniques

  • Coordinating interviews and managing offers

• Facilitate effective onboarding and induction processes to ensure new starters feel welcomed and informed.

• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics such as retention, time to fill, and cost per hire.

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HR system.

• Monitor, analyse, and report on key HR metrics including employee turnover, voluntary vs involuntary turnover, retention, and internal mobility.

• Identify trends and insights from HR data and support action planning to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure all HR trackers and records are maintained accurately.

• Support benefits administration, working closely with Payroll and third-party providers.

• Support employee communications and engagement initiatives, including noticeboards, the DAISY Award, newsletters, and employee surveys.

Learning & Development

• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating development initiatives for the client.

• Support the Head of HR in strengthening line manager capability through the delivery of people management workshops.

• Support managers in implementing and reviewing personal development plans.

Policy & Compliance

• Review, update, and maintain HR policies in line with current employment legislation.

• Ensure employees understand policies through onboarding, training, and accessible documentation.

• Monitor policy acknowledgement rates in line with agreed KPIs.

• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend preventative actions.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience in a Fast paced environment

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to think critically and take initiative

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on (phone number removed) or (url removed)