HR Advisor

JGA Recruitment; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide guidance on employee matters and manage ER cases. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of HR experience and in-depth knowledge of UK employment law. Responsibilities include advising senior stakeholders, managing absence and performance cases, and supporting policy updates. This permanent position is based in Reading, initially office-based for 6 months, then moving to a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience at Advisor level in HR.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law is essential.
• Experience managing employee relations cases is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and managers on HR matters.
• Manage employee relations cases including absence and grievances.
• Support policy updates in compliance with employment law.

Skills

4+ years' generalist HR experience

Strong UK employment law knowledge

Proven ER case management experience

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards Level 7)

Confident advising senior stakeholders

Job description

HR Advisor

Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Reading
Hybrid: Office-based initially (approx. 6 months), then hybrid

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Advise employees, managers, and partners on HR matters
• Manage ER cases including absence, performance, disciplinaries, and grievances
• Support policy updates in line with employment law
• Maintain HR data and systems
• Coach and support junior team members
• Support wider HR projects and change initiatives

👤 Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years' generalist HR experience at Advisor level
• Strong UK employment law knowledge
• Proven ER case management experience
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards Level 7)
• Confident, organised, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders

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