HR Advisor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its People team. You will deliver practical HR advice, support managers and manage a varied employee relations caseload across the organisation.

This permanent, full-time, on-site role focuses on policy development, UK employment law and staff wellbeing, with involvement in recruitment and organisational change. Salary circa £35,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience at HR Advisor level.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Experience supporting consultation processes involving organisational change or TUPE.
• Ability to deliver HR training and guidance to managers.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing employee relations cases including disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, sickness absence, capability, and flexible working.
• Providing clear, practical advice to managers, identifying employment risks and recommending solutions.
• Coaching and supporting managers through performance management processes.
• Coordinating consultation processes, including restructures, redeployment, changes to terms and conditions, fixed-term contract endings.
• Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and guidance.
• Advising on employment legislation, contractual terms, organisational policies and HR procedures.
• Producing and analysing people data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Contributing to recruitment activity and providing an efficient recruitment service.
• Supporting organisational change, integration and harmonisation activity.
• Developing and delivering HR guidance and training to managers.
• Building credible relationships with managers and wider teams.
• Championing wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Data reporting

Tools

HRIS

ATS

MS Excel

Job description

£35,000 to £35,000 per year, £35,000 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/10/2026

About this job

Your new company An established and values-led organisation is looking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor to join its People team.

The organisation is committed to delivering a high-quality service to its employees and creating an inclusive, supportive and positive working environment.This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative People function where you will provide practical HR advice, support managers and contribute to the continued development of people policies, processes and ways of working.

Your new role Reporting to the People Services Business Partner, you will deliver effective and commercially considered HR support to managers and employees across the organisation.

A key focus of the position will be managing a varied employee relations caseload, including both routine and complex matters.

Key responsibilities

• Managing employee relations cases involving disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, sickness absence, capability, performance and flexible working.
• Providing clear, practical advice to managers, identifying employment risks and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Coaching and supporting managers through performance management processes.
• Coordinating individual consultation processes, including restructures, redeployment, changes to terms and conditions, fixed-term contract endings Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and management guidance.
• Providing advice on employment legislation, contractual terms, organisational policies and HR procedures.
• Producing and analysing people data, including absence information, to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Contributing to recruitment activity and working with colleagues to provide an efficient and effective recruitment service.
• Supporting organisational change, integration and harmonisation activity.
• Developing and delivering HR guidance and training to managers.
• Building credible and constructive relationships with managers and wider departmental teams.
• Championing employee wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the employee life cycle.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of two years' experience operating at HR Advisor or People Advisor level.
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, absence, capability and investigation matters.
• Experience supporting consultation processes involving organisational change, restructuring, redeployment, contractual changes or TUPE. Previous experience working with Trade Unions.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and guidance.
• The ability to deliver HR training, coaching or guidance to managers.
• Experience producing and analysing management information using HR or applicant tracking systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain advice and associated risks clearly.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.
• A good understanding of HR administration processes and how these can be improved.

What you get in return

This is a permanent opportunity, based in Stoke-on-Trent.

The salary is circa £35,000 DOE. This is a full-time on-site role and does not offer the opportunity to work from home.