HR Advisor

Tate; Guildford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate in Guildford is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join the Employee Relations team. You will be the main contact for managers and staff, offering guidance across the full employee lifecycle and helping drive people initiatives with a legally compliant approach.

You will handle a broad range of employee relations casework, support organisational change, contribute to HR projects, and influence positive outcomes across the business. A CIPD qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dedicated generalist HR Advisory role.
• Strong employee relations case management experience.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing reports, outcome letters and HR documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret people data and identify trends.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience is desirable.
• Experience supporting organisational change, TUPE activity, or working within a unionised environment would be advantageous, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and conflict management processes.
• Support managers in developing effective people management practices and leadership capability.
• Assist with organisational change initiatives, restructures and change programmes.
• Analyse people data and trends to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with HR specialists and stakeholders to deliver key people initiatives and projects.
• Ensure HR policies and processes remain compliant with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across the HR function.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee relations

UK employment law

Written communication

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

CIPD qualification

TUPE experience

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Advisor

Guildford
38,000 - 46,000
Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, navigating complex employee relations matters, and making a genuine impact across a diverse organisation?

We're partnering with a well-established, highly respected organisation within the higher education sector. Employing thousands of people across a varied and dynamic workforce, they are committed to creating an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where people can perform at their best. As part of ongoing investment in their People function, they are now seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their Employee Relations team.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and varied HR Advisory role where you'll act as a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You'll work closely with HR colleagues and business stakeholders, helping to deliver people initiatives while ensuring a consistent, legally compliant, and people-focused approach to HR.

The role offers the chance to manage a wide range of employee relations casework, support organisational change activity, contribute to HR projects, and influence positive outcomes across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of employee relations matters, policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and conflict management processes.
• Support managers in developing effective people management practices and leadership capability.
• Assist with organisational change initiatives, restructures and change programmes.
• Analyse people data and trends to support decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with HR specialists and stakeholders to deliver key people initiatives and projects.
• Ensure HR policies and processes remain compliant with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across the HR function.

You’ll ideally bring

• Previous experience in a dedicated generalist HR Advisory role.
• Strong employee relations case management experience.
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing reports, outcome letters and HR documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret people data and identify trends.
• The confidence to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience is desirable.
• Experience supporting organisational change, TUPE activity, or working within a unionised environment would be advantageous, though not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation where people genuinely matter. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative HR team, working on meaningful and varied HR challenges while continuing to develop your own professional expertise.

If you're looking for a role that combines employee relations, stakeholder engagement, project work and the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.