HR Advisor

Ward; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in waste management is seeking an HR Advisor to support managers and employees across the group. This role requires at least 3 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of UK employment law. You'll be part of a friendly team, involved in recruitment, employee relations, and developing HR policies while making a positive impact in a critical industry. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Team support

Opportunity for HR career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years HR generalist or advisory experience.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication skills for all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and priority management.
• Positive, can-do approach with passion for people.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support across the business.
• Handle employee relations cases with professionalism.
• Get involved in recruitment processes.
• Keep HR records up-to-date and accurate.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Help improve HR policies and projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of UK employment law

HR advisory experience

Positive attitude

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Do you thrive in a busy, varied role where no two days are ever the same?

Do you enjoy working with people who are supportive, approachable, and genuinely fun to be around?

If the answer is yes, then you might just be our next HR Advisor.

At Ward, we are an ambitious, family-owned business in the waste and recycling industry, a sector that plays a vital role in protecting the environment, reducing landfill, and creating a more sustainable future. With over 400 people across 8 locations, plus HR support provided to two smaller businesses within our Group, we employ a hugely diverse workforce. Our people include HGV drivers, recycling operatives, machinery operators, commercial managers, environmental experts, hazardous waste specialists, and more, all working together to deliver a broad range of services to our customers.

As HR Advisor, you will report to our HR Manager and work closely with a HR Administrator and a Payroll Manager, forming a friendly and collaborative team that supports managers and employees across the Group.

What you'll be doing:

• Being one of the go-to people for HR advice and support across the business.
• Handling employee relations cases (investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance issues) with professionalism and empathy.
• Getting involved in recruitment, from drafting job descriptions and adverts to shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding new starters.
• Keeping HR records and systems up-to-date and accurate.
• Supporting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Helping shape and improve HR policies, processes, and projects.

What we're looking for:

• CIPD Level 5 (desirable) with at least 3 years HR generalist or advisory experience.
• A solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication skills able to work with people at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle priorities.
• A positive, can-do approach and a genuine passion for people.

Why join us?

• You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team who genuinely enjoy working together.
• You’ll have the chance to get involved in all areas of HR; no two days will be the same.
• You’ll work with a diverse workforce doing fascinating and meaningful jobs in a critical industry.
• We’ll give you the tools, trust, and freedom to make a real impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus the opportunity to develop your HR career with us.

If you’re looking for a role where your HR expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your colleagues are genuinely great to work with, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help support the people behind an industry that matters.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.