HR Advisor

SF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property services provider is looking for an HR Regional Advisor / People Partner to support their Heating & Compliance division in the South. This hybrid role involves providing hands-on HR support focused on Employee Relations and working closely with managers on various HR initiatives. The ideal candidate has CIPD Level 5, significant experience in HR, and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a salary of £38,000 - £40,000 plus a 10% car allowance.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is essential; Level 7 desirable.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role with strong ER case management background.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing advice and coaching on employee relations issues.
• Support organisational change including TUPE, restructures, redeployment and redundancy.
• Work closely with managers on recruitment, succession planning and talent development.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Coaching

UK Employment Law

Organizational Change

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Overview

SF Recruitment have recently partnered with a national property services and renewables provider to recruit a HR Regional Advisor / People Partner for their Heating & Compliance division in the South. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is fast-paced, people-focused, and making a real difference to communities.

Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid, with travel across the South)

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + 10% Car Allowance

The Role: Reporting into the Senior People Partner, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the South region. You'll provide hands-on HR support, with a strong focus on Employee Relations, while contributing to broader people initiatives. This is a hybrid and mobile role, working from home up to two days per week, with regular site visits to Portsmouth and across the region.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing advice and coaching on employee relations issues (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance).
• Support organisational change including TUPE, restructures, redeployment and redundancy.
• Work closely with managers on recruitment, succession planning and talent development.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of people management.
• Partner with recognised Trade Unions to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently, identifying and recommending improvements where needed.
• Lead or support people-related projects and initiatives that drive employee engagement and business performance.
• Maintain accuracy of HR and payroll systems in partnership with the People Admin team.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is essential; Level 7 desirable.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role with strong ER case management background.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, operational environment with a high volume of employee queries.
• Able to coach and challenge managers, while keeping advice practical and to the point.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across both management and blue-collar staff.
• Willingness to travel across the South (a valid driving licence is required).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, making an impact, and working in a dynamic environment.