HR Advisor

OCS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Wagestream access (Flexible Pay)

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive HR Advisor in Ipswich to support our people strategy and deliver a hands-on range of HR activities, from onboarding to policy development.

You will manage recruitment, talent initiatives, reporting, and employee relations, ensuring legal compliance and a positive, inclusive workplace. The role emphasizes partnership with managers and robust HR analytics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role in the UK.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding processes to attract top talent.
• Develop and deliver talent management initiatives for employee growth and progression.
• Assist with succession planning to ensure business continuity.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations including disciplinary, grievances, and performance management.

Skills

Generalist HR

UK Employment Law

Interpersonal & communication

Problem solving

HR systems & MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our organisation’s people strategy. This is a dynamic and varied role, requiring a hands‑on approach to deliver a wide range of generalist HR activities, including talent management, employee relations, colleague engagement, induction processes, HR reporting, organisational restructures, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment, selection , and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop and deliver talent management initiatives to support employee growth and career progression.
• Assist with succession planning to ensure business continuity.

Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and organisational policies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Colleague Engagement

• Plan and implement engagement initiatives to enhance employee morale and satisfaction.
• Analyse engagement surveys and develop action plans to address feedback.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organisation.

Induction and Onboarding

• Manage and continuously improve the induction programme to provide a welcoming and effective start for new hires.
• Partner with managers to ensure successful integration of new employees into teams.

HR Reporting

• Prepare and analyse HR metrics and reports to inform decision‑making.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to turnover, absence, and engagement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve HR practices.

Organisational Restructures

• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and redundancy processes.
• Provide guidance on best practices and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to minimise disruption.

Policy Development

• Review, update, and develop HR policies and procedures in line with legislative changes and organisational goals.
• Ensure policies are clearly communicated and consistently applied across the organisation.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in the UK.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in organisational change and restructures.
• Familiarity with HR analytics and reporting tools.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.