Hr Advisor

Bd Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heart Hub rewards

Pension Scheme

26+ days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

BD Group is looking for an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term role of 6 months, based in Dagenham. The advisor will provide HR guidance across the organisation and support managers through the employee lifecycle.

The role involves maintaining HR records, assisting with compliance, and collaborating on employee relations processes. Benefits include 26+ days annual leave, a pension scheme, and a strong focus on career development.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience in HR Advisory or people-focused roles.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to managers on policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations processes and investigations.
• Manage pre-employment checks including right to work verification.
• Maintain employee records ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support payroll administration and resolve payroll queries.

Skills

CIPD qualified

Employee relations

HR Advisory experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

GDPR knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Advisor - Fixed Term 6 months

BD Group is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to support the delivery of a professional and customer-focused HR service across the organisation.

Reporting to the Senior ER/HR Business Partner, you will provide advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of people matters, supporting the business through the full employee lifecycle.

Working closely with managers, employees, payroll colleagues, and the wider HR team, you will play a key role in delivering effective HR solutions, supporting employee relations activity, maintaining compliance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of people processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and people-related matters.
• Support employee relations processes, including investigations, hearings, note taking, and coaching managers.
• Assist with organisational change programmes, including restructures and TUPE activities.
• Provide HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, contractual changes, and leaver processes.
• Manage pre-employment checks, including right to work verification, references, and DBS checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring GDPR compliance and data integrity.
• Support payroll administration processes and assist with resolving payroll-related queries.
• Administer employee benefits, pension arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Produce workforce reports and HR management information to support decision making.
• Support learning and development activities, performance review processes, and HR projects.
• Assist with Subject Access Requests, data breach investigations, and other data protection activities.
• Work collaboratively with managers and colleagues to deliver an efficient and high-quality HR service.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and HR best practice, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• CIPD qualified, studying towards CIPD, or able to demonstrate equivalent HR experience.
• Experience working within a busy HR Advisory, HR Generalist, or people-focused role.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations processes, and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience maintaining HR records and working with HR systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Experience supporting organisational change programmes, restructures, or TUPE transfers.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and resolving payroll queries.
• Experience producing HR metrics, workforce reports, and management information.
• Knowledge of HR and payroll systems.

Working Arrangements

• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Fixed Term 6 months
• Location: Dagenham
• Hybrid working available where business needs allow

About Us

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to deliver positive economic, environmental, and social change. We provide a range of high-quality facilities and property services across London and the Southeast, with a strong focus on supporting local communities.

Our mission is to help people live, work, and grow by delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused services aligned to local needs.

Benefits

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform
• Pension Scheme
• 26+ days annual leave
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• Health & wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking at our head office
• A supportive and collaborative team environment