HR Advisor

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Group in Grays (Orsett site) is seeking a proactive HR Advisor focusing on Employee Relations and HR operational support. You will manage complex ER cases end-to-end, advise managers, and handle contracts, onboarding, and end-of-employment administration.

The role demands sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will partner with managers across the business, coach junior HR team members, and

Qualifications

• 1 year of HR Advisor experience or readiness for promotion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with contracts and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, capability, appeal).
• Advise managers on conduct, performance and HR matters.
• Lead and support investigations with compliant processes and coaching.
• Attend HR meetings as representative and provide clear outcomes.
• Ensure ER cases align with policy and employment law.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and support with documentation (contracts, offers, variations).
• Handle end-of-employment processes (resignations, terminations).
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance.
• Oversee onboarding, variations, promotions, and leaver processes.
• Coach junior HR team members and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

UK employment law

HR best practice

Generalist HR

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Location:Orsett Monday to Friday 5 days in the office, full time role.Salary: Competitive (DOE)
We are seeking an proactive HR Advisor to join the Joseph Gallagher Group, with a strong focus on Employee Relations alongside broader HR operational support.

This role will be responsible for managing a wide range of complex employee relations cases, while also supporting day-to-day HR processes including contractual changes, onboarding documentation, and end-of-employment administration. You will work closely with managers across the business, providing clear, pragmatic advice to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.

This is a fast-paced role requiring confidence, sound judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Manage complex employee relations cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and appeal processes.
• Advise and support managers on employee conduct, performance, and other HR matters.
• Lead and support investigations, ensuring thorough and compliant processes are followed as well as developing other team members in investigations.
• Attend and complete formal meetings as HR representative, providing clear outcomes.
• Ensure all ER cases are handled in line with company policy, employment law, and best practice.

HR Advisory & Support

• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers across the business.
• Support with the preparation of HR documentation including contracts of employment, offer letters, and letters of variation.
• Manage end-of-employment processes, including resignations, terminations, and exit documentation.
• Ensure HR records and documentation are accurate, up to date, and compliant.

360 Employee Cycle

• Onboarding and offers of new employees.
• Variations, promotion and other contractual changes.
• Leaver full process.

Collaboration & Development

• Build effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business.
• Provide guidance and informal coaching to junior HR team members where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

Skills & Experience

• This would suit someone who has only a years experience of HR Advisor or someone wishing to be promoted into a HR Advisor role.
• Very good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in a generalist HR role, including contracts and HR administration.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• CIPD Level 5.

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Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail.
• Adaptable and proactive approach.
• Strong integrity and professionalism.
  

Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineeringbusiness that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed
We area disability confident employer and we'recommitted to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].