HR Advisor

Drnewitt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic multi-site organization in the UK is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Advisor. The role involves supporting the Regional HR Business Partner and managing end-to-end HR operations. Responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and training coordination. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 HR qualification, strong organizational skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employment benefits.

Benefits

Pension with 6% employee and 10% employer contribution

25 days holiday bank

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice (or equivalent).
• Experience working at HR Advisor level with exposure to a broad range of HR matters.
• Strong organisational and administrative background.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional HR Business Partner across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns across all levels.
• Provide guidance on probation processes.
• Advise on policies related to maternity, paternity, and flexible working.

Skills

Data Analytics

Employee Relations

Succession Planning

Human Resources Management

Conflict Management

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice

Experience working at HR Advisor level

Tools

MS Office

Dayforce

Ceridian

Peoplesoft

Workday

Job description

Job Description

HR Advisor

A key HR role supporting a large multi-site organisation.

Salary: 45000.

Pension: 6% employee 10% employer contribution.

Holidays: 25 days holiday bank.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to support the Regional HR Business Partner across all aspects of the employee lifecycle while acting as the HR lead for colleagues based in Ireland. This is a varied hands‑on role that requires strong organisational skills, operational HR expertise and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.

You will play a central part in recruitment onboarding, employee relations, policy development, training coordination and general HR operations. This role offers scope to influence best practice, contribute to HR projects and support continuous improvement within a collaborative and forward-thinking HR team.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead the administration and coordination of all HR and people systems.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns across all levels including preparing job descriptions, adverts, approvals, and candidate tracking.
• Support hiring managers in scheduling and conducting interviews.
• Draft and issue contracts and offer documentation.
• Oversee a seamless onboarding and induction process including HR presentations, Occupational Health arrangements and coordination with hiring managers.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Provide guidance on probation processes ensuring timely action on any emerging issues.
• Offer expert advice on short‑ and long‑term absence management including Occupational Health referrals and support with complex cases.
• Provide comprehensive support and coaching to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and capability issues.
• Advise on a wide range of policies and procedures such as maternity, paternity, flexible working and jury service.
• Support restructuring and organisational change programmes including redundancy processes.
• Manage payroll notifications to agreed deadlines.
• Draft formal HR correspondence including contract amendments, meeting invites, outcomes, leaver documentation and references.
• Minute HR meetings when required.
• Conduct exit interviews and oversee all related leaver administration.

Policy Training & Development

• Update and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legislative changes.
• Deliver HR‑related training to managers and colleagues and support the coordination of wider training activities.
• Facilitate global leadership development programmes.
• Manage external training provision including liaison with providers and oversight of Apprenticeship Levy usage.
• Support Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives and projects.
• Oversee the Cycle to Work scheme.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager HR queries.
• Participate in internal HR projects working groups and UK‑wide HR meetings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland employment law.
• Contribute to a positive collaborative HR team environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong IT capability including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn new HR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• High degree of accuracy, organisation and administrative competence.
• Able to balance multiple tasks and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice (or equivalent).
• Experience working at HR Advisor level with exposure to a broad range of HR matters.
• Strong organisational and administrative background.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites.

Key Skills

• Data Analytics
• Employee Relations
• Succession Planning
• Human Resources Management
• Dayforce
• Conflict Management
• Ceridian
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS
• Peoplesoft
• Human Resources
• Workday

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1