Hr Advisor

Cottrell Moore Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based organization is seeking a proactive HR Officer/Advisor for a part-time, hybrid role based in Suffolk. The role demands significant HR administration and operational skills, focusing on providing comprehensive HR support across multiple sites. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of experience in HR and a valid UK driving license. Flexible working hours are available, with an attractive benefits package including a pension and health programs.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Hybrid working

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Flexible Term Time working considered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a HR Officer/Advisor role.
• Experience in public sector or education/training sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain compliance and manage HR documentation.
• Administer compensation and benefits.
• Support performance management processes.
• Oversee absence management, including complex cases.
• Prepare HR data and reports, identifying trends.
• Support learning and development initiatives.
• Promote health, well-being, diversity, and inclusion.
• Deliver general HR administrative and operational support.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

HR compliance

Data analysis

HR administration

Job description

HR Officer / Advisor

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP35,000 per year (FTE)
Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible on hours, Monday to Friday or 4 days per week, Hybrid working offered)
Location: Suffolk, with travel to sites in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Haverhill and Great Barton

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Flexible Term Time working considered

Job Overview:

An experienced and proactive HR professional is sought for a part-time HR Officer/Advisor role. This is a stand-alone position reporting to the CEO, supported by an external HR partner, and suited to someone with a strong administrative and operational HR background who is comfortable working independently and under their own initiative.

The role involves providing comprehensive HR support across multiple sites, managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, advising on HR matters, and supporting managers with absence management, employee engagement, and workforce well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes
• Maintain compliance and manage HR documentation
• Administer compensation and benefits
• Support performance management processes
• Oversee absence management, including complex cases and data analysis
• Prepare HR data and reports, identifying trends and insights
• Support learning and development initiatives
• Promote health, well-being, diversity, and inclusion
• Deliver general HR administrative and operational support

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a HR Officer/Advisor role
• Experience within the public sector or education/training sector (preferred but not essential)

Other Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence and good driving record (essential)
• Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken

Additional Information:

• Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email.
• The selection process includes a second-stage interview for shortlisted candidates.
• If no response is received within a reasonable time, the application has not been successful on this occasion.
• This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
• Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.