Hr Advisor

Cottrell Moore Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Mildenhall is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to provide operational and advisory HR support. This hybrid role offers an engaging work environment with a focus on creating a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and experience in HR administration, particularly in high ER case environments. The position includes benefits such as 26 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave 26 days + Bank holidays

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Death in service cover

Social work events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR advice and administration support in a busy environment.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Manage HR administration including payroll data and system updates.
• Monitor absence and performance, supporting managers with documentation.
• Contribute to HR projects and engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR advice and guidance

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: HR Advisor

Salary: GBP35,000 to GBP38,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Mildenhall (Hybrid 1 day per week at home, depending on business needs)

We re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join this growing team based in Mildenhall. This is a varied and rewarding role, providing day-to-day operational and advisory HR support across all areas of the business. You ll be the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting managers and employees, and playing a key role in creating a positive and engaged workplace culture.

Benefits

• Annual leave 26 days + Bank holidays (7 days must be taken over the Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid working, one day per week
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Death in service cover x3 basic salary
• Social work events

As HR Advisor, you will

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Manage HR administration including starters, leavers, payroll data, benefits, and system updates.
• Monitor absence and performance, supporting managers with meetings, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to HR projects, audits, and engagement initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Promote and uphold the company's values Integrity, Accountability, and Collaboration in everything you do.

As HR Advisor you will need

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience in a HR/People team).
• Proven experience providing HR advice and administration support in a busy environment ideally within manufacturing/construction or care industry where ER cases are usually high.
• Experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience using a HR system ideal but not essential
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Project management experience and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

If you re passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact in a growing business, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join this team as their new HR Advisor!