HR Advisor

NMS Recruit Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days' annual leave

CIPD membership subscription

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace pension

Life insurance cover

Staff discount

Flu jabs

Job summary

NMS Recruit Limited is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy HR team supporting a well-established organisation with over 500 employees across multiple sites.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will provide practical HR advice, ensure policy compliance, manage HR records and support recruitment activity. This permanent, office-based role runs Monday to Friday 8.00am–5.00pm and offers benefits including 24 days’ annual leave, pension, life cover and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification is preferred.
• Proven experience as HR Advisor or similar.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Excel and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to Managers and employees on HR matters.
• Support recruitment activity and HR administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Analyse HR data and generate reports.
• Assist with policy development and implementation.
• Collaborate with the HR team to deliver a high-quality service.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR advisory experience

UK employment law

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join a busy, highly customer-focused HR team supporting a well-established organisation operating across multiple sites with more than 500 employees.

Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day delivery of a professional and effective HR service, supporting Directors, Managers and employees across the business.

This is a varied, hands-on HR position that would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing practical HR advice while also ensuring the smooth running of HR processes and administration.

As HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional advice and guidance to Managers and employees on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
• Supporting the business in accordance with current employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.
• Assisting with employee relations matters and ensuring appropriate processes and procedures are followed.
• Supporting recruitment activity and associated HR administration.
• Preparing accurate employee correspondence, documentation and reports.
• Maintaining electronic employee files and ensuring HR records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintaining and analysing HR spreadsheets and data, producing clear and accurate information when required.
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the wider HR team to provide a responsive and professional service across the organisation.

Travelling to other company sites when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Previous experience working in an HR Advisor or similar HR role.
• The confidence and experience to advise Managers on a broad range of HR and employee relations matters.
• A good working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including maintaining spreadsheets, analysing information and producing accurate reports.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work to deadlines.
• The ability to remain professional, accurate and organised when working under pressure.

This is a permanent role, office based role working Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm

Benefits include:

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• CIPD membership subscriptionli>
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Workplace pension
• Life insurance cover at 2 x salary
• Staff discount
• Flu jabs

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and responsible role where you can work closely with Managers and employees and make a genuine contribution to the wider business.

If you are CIPD Level 5 qualified and looking for your next opportunity within a busy and established HR function, we would love to hear from you.

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