HR Advisor

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a motivated HR Advisor to join their Waste Network Division in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of HR experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for people. This office-based role offers significant responsibilities in employee relations, workforce planning, and change management, alongside a collaborative environment and development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as an HR Advisor.
• Confidence in managing risk and escalating when needed.
• Experience delivering HR projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with managers to align people strategies with operational goals.
• Leading complex ER cases and ensuring policy compliance.
• Supporting recruitment, succession planning, and internal development.
• Driving appraisals, coaching managers, and identifying training needs.
• Supporting restructures and transformation projects.
• Promoting inclusive practices and supporting equality compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Project delivery

Microsoft 365 proficiency

CIPD accreditation

Proactivity

Passion for people

Job description

Overview

Join a growing team within their Waste Network Division. We're looking for a people-focused HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering practical, effective HR solutions.

This is an office-based role

Occasional travel to depots in Ilford, Kidlington, Swindon, Abbey Wood, Ware, Chertsey, and Colnbrook.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partnering with managers to align people strategies with operational goals
• Employee Relations: Leading complex ER cases and ensuring policy compliance
• Workforce Planning & Talent: Supporting recruitment, succession planning, and internal development
• Performance & Capability: Driving appraisals, coaching managers, and identifying training needs
• Change Management: Supporting restructures, TUPE, and transformation projects
• Engagement & Culture: Championing values, conducting surveys, and driving improvements
• DEI: Promoting inclusive practices and supporting equality compliance
• HR Analytics: Using data to inform decisions and reporting to stakeholders
• Collaboration: Working with Payroll, L&D, Recruitment, and other support functions

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• 2+ years' experience as an HR Advisor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in managing risk and escalating when needed
• Experience delivering HR projects to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• CIPD accreditation (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to work independently, prioritise, and stay proactive
• A passion for people and embedding company values
• Must be a driver.

Why Join Us?

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Onsite parking & restaurant
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Friendly, collaborative environment
• Career development opportunities

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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