HR Advisor

Parkside; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative organisation in the UK is seeking an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support. This role involves advising on employment law, managing recruitment processes, and handling employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will have strong HR advisory experience and possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This is a hybrid role based in Milton Keynes, allowing for flexibility and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law (Irish law experience highly desirable).
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation.
• Handle employee relations cases with professionalism and care.
• Support performance reviews and development conversations.

Skills

HR Advisory

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor Hybrid Milton Keynes I am currently recruiting for an exciting HR Advisor opportunity on behalf of a long‑standing client, a forward‑thinking organisation with operations across the UK and Ireland. They are known for their inclusive, collaborative culture and are looking for someone who can really make an impact within their growing HR function.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor or Generalist who enjoys variety and autonomy. You will be providing day‑to‑day HR support across the UK and Ireland, working closely with managers and employees to deliver practical, people‑focused solutions. The role is broad and hands‑on, covering everything from recruitment and employee relations to performance management, policy development, and HR projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice and support to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, performance management, absence, and disciplinary issues.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes drafting job descriptions, posting adverts, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and managing offers.
• Ensure full compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation, keeping policies and procedures up to date.
• Handle employee relations cases including investigations, grievances, and disciplinaries with professionalism and care.
• Support performance reviews and development conversations, helping managers build effective, engaged teams.
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR systems in line with GDPR.
• Contribute to HR initiatives around engagement, diversity & inclusion, and well‑being.
• Support with learning and development coordination, identifying training needs and helping deliver programmes.

About You

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or HR Generalist (multi‑site or cross‑border experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law (Irish law experience highly desirable).
• Excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple priorities.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Good HR systems knowledge and confident with Microsoft Office.