HR Advisor

Wade Macdonald; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is partnering with a global organisation in Marlow to recruit an HR Advisor focused on employee relations. The role combines ER casework with advisory support for managers and compliance with UK employment law.

Based in Marlow with a hybrid office pattern (3 days in, 2 at home) you will drive policy implementation, coaching, data insights and learning initiatives while supporting restructures, TUPE and HR projects.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience.
• 4–5 years' experience in an HR Advisor or ER-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and complex case handling.
• Confident communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• HRIS experience (Workday) and training delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee relations and UK employment law to managers.
• Manage complex ER cases from inquiry to resolution (discipline, grievance, performance, attendance).
• Coach managers to improve confidence and consistency in people management.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development; review and update HR processes.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

HRIS (Workday)

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: Marlow – 3 days office, 2 home
Salary: £48000 + 10% Bonus

About the Client

Our client is a global organisationwith a busy UK operation and an established HR function. They offer a collaborative working environment where strong relationships, professional development and effective people management are highly valued. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Job

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a broad HR Advisor position with a particular emphasis on employee relations. You will be a key point of contact for managers across the organisation, providing practical advice on complex people matters and helping ensure employment legislation, internal policies and good HR practice are applied consistently.

Alongside managing your own ER caseload, you will coach managers, contribute to HR projects and policy development, and use people data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Duties will include:

• Providing managers with practical guidance across employee relations and UK employment law matters
• Managing complex ER cases from initial enquiry through to resolution, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence matters
• Advising on flexible working, workplace disputes and other sensitive employee issues
• Coaching managers to improve confidence and consistency when dealing with people matters
• Creating and delivering management training, guidance materials and practical HR resources
• Reviewing HR policies, processes and documentation to ensure they remain effective and compliant
• Keeping abreast of employment law developments and identifying any resulting changes required within the organisation
• Preparing formal HR documentation relating to investigations, outcomes, consultations and other employment matters
• Supporting legal enquiries, settlement agreements and employment tribunal-related activity when required
• Assisting with statutory people reporting, including Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Working with Occupational Health providers, referencing agencies and other external partners
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records in line with GDPR requirements
• Responding to enquiries received through the HR inbox and escalating issues where appropriate
• Reviewing employee relations data to identify recurring themes, risks and areas for improvement
• Managing the leaver process, including exit interviews and analysis of employee feedback
• Supporting restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers and consultation programmes
• Contributing to employee engagement, wellbeing, learning and wider HR projects
• Helping improve HR systems, processes and ways of working
• Building effective relationships with managers and stakeholders throughout the organisation
• Supporting wider people, wellbeing and health and safety initiatives

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally be CIPD Level 5 qualified, or possess equivalent experience, with around four to five years' experience in an HR Advisor or ER-focused position. You will have strong UK employment law knowledge and experience handling complex casework. Confident communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside excellent organisation, discretion and emotional intelligence. HRIS experience, ideally Workday, and experience delivering training would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a supportive and collaborative HR team where you can take ownership of varied and interesting employee relations work while continuing to develop your HR expertise. The position offers exposure to complex casework, organisational change, HR projects and wider people initiatives, providing plenty of opportunity to broaden your experience.

The role is primarily office based in Marlow, with a non-contractual option to work from home for up to two days per week where business requirements allow. Some occasional travel may also be required.