Hr Advisor

Quality Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing organisation in the UK & Ireland is seeking an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support. This role involves ensuring compliance with employment law, guiding managers on HR matters, and participating in recruitment processes. Ideal candidates will have HR generalist experience, knowledge of UK and Irish legislation and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working opportunities

Supportive company culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees.
• Lead and support the recruitment process.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish employment laws.
• Manage employee relations cases.
• Assist with HR initiatives and policies.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Knowledge of UK and Irish employment legislation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor (UK & Ireland)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

About Us

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and growing organisation with a presence across the UK and Ireland. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where their employees are empowered to thrive. As part of their commitment to delivering top‑quality HR support, they are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their team.

Role Overview

As an HR Advisor, you will provide comprehensive HR generalist support across the UK and Ireland, ensuring that all HR policies and practices are compliant with both UK and Irish employment law. You will partner with managers and employees, offering guidance on all aspects of HR including recruitment, employee relations, performance management and employee development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional to work in a fast‑paced environment and make a real impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, absence management and disciplinary matters.
• Lead and support the recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting, interviewing and managing the offer process.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish employment laws, keeping up to date with any legislative changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Manage employee relations cases, including grievances and disciplinaries, conducting investigations and advising on appropriate actions.
• Support the performance review and development processes, providing guidance to managers on best practices.
• Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives, policies and procedures across the UK and Ireland.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring all data is up to date and in compliance with GDPR.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, such as employee engagement, diversity and inclusion and well‑being programmes.
• Provide support with learning and development activities, including identifying training needs and coordinating development programmes.

About You

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role, ideally within a multi‑site or international environment (experience covering the UK and Ireland is advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish employment legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with a proactive and flexible approach.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality and a solution‑focused mindset.
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working opportunities and flexibility to manage your work‑life balance.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that encourages career development and progression.
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to HR projects that make a real impact on the business.

Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 5th year running!).

Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.