HR Advisor

Chess Dynamics Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an HR Advisor to support the full employee lifecycle and deliver HR generalist responsibilities. This role involves managing employee relations casework, advising managers on HR policies, and designing training. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and experience in dealing with complex ER cases. This offers hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive employee benefits including a pension plan and annual leave.

Benefits

Group pension plan matched contributions up to 5%

Income protection scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance policy

Company shares incentive plan

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Gym membership discounts

Reward platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Advisor role.
• Highly experienced in managing a range of ER casework independently.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in training managers on HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations casework and provide guidance to managers.
• Advise on HR policies in line with legislation.
• Design and deliver HR training.
• Compile HR reports and metrics.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Experience in complex ER cases

Knowledge of UK employment law

Experience in training design and delivery

Ability to produce HR reports

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to deliver a broad range of HR generalist responsibilities supporting the full employee lifecycle and contributing to the achievement of the HR department s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence, and flexible working providing timely, high-quality advice and guidance to managers to support early resolution and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Advise and coach managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements, to ensure consistency, accuracy and best practice.
• Keep up to date with current employment law, HR best practices, and sector trends to ensure compliance and inform policy updates.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose, legally compliant, and aligned with organisational needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new HR policies, procedures and practices ensuring that they reflect current legislation and best practice requirements.
• Design and deliver HR training and coaching to managers to build capability and confidence in people management, identifying knowledge gaps and tailoring content to address specific development needs.
• Compile and contribute to HR reports, metrics, and workforce data analysis alongside the wider HR team to inform decision-making.

Skills & Experience - Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification with proven experience in a HR Advisor role
• Highly experienced in wide ranging and complex ER cases with demonstrable experience managing a range of ER casework independently
• Good Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience designing and delivering training and upskilling managers on HR policies and processes
• Experience producing HR reports and metrics

Work life balance

• 37.5 hour working week
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave, exc bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits

• Group pension plan matched contributions up to 5%
• Income protection scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).