HR Advisor

OCS Group Limited; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

OCS Academy digital learning

Wagestream flexible pay access

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible pay options

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to support our people strategy across talent management, employee relations and colleague engagement. The role involves induction, HR reporting, policy development and organisational restructures, with a hands-on approach to drive HR outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have proven generalist HR experience in the UK, strong knowledge of employment law, and excellent stakeholder management skills to navigate sensitive issues and foster an

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support including talent management, ER, engagement and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and organisational policies.
• Develop and implement HR reporting and policy development initiatives.
• Support restructures and redundancy processes with stakeholder communication.

Skills

Generalist HR

UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

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

Talent Management

• 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

Essential

• 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)