HR Advisor

Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a well-known logistics company in Peacehaven. The role involves managing HR operations and providing advisory support while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have proven experience in HR roles. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £36,000, permanent contract, and benefits including 25 days leave, onsite canteen, and pension contribution. Apply now to submit your CV!

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Onsite canteen

Pension with employers’ contribution

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations cases independently.
• Experience operating within HR administration or shared service environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for a designated business area.
• Build strong relationships and provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Coach and support managers in people management capability.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or similar experience

Job description

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new challenge? Have you worked within the Distribution / Logistic industry before?

If yes to the above, then keep on reading...as this may be the perfect role for you!

Owen Payne Recruitments are proud to be working on behalf our client who are a large, well-known family run Distribution and Logistics company.

We are actively seeking an experienced HR Advisor within the Wednesbury area on a straight, permanent contract from day 1.

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage all HR activity across a designated area of the business. As the primary HR point of contact, the role blends hands‑on advisory support with overall oversight and accountability for HR operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Permanent from day 1
• Monday to Friday working (08:00-17:00)
• 25 days annual leave
• Salary up to £36,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)
• Onsite canteen
• Pension with employers’ contribution
• Free onsite parking

Ideal Candidate

• Must have a CIPD Level 5 qualification or similar experience
• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role
• In‑depth knowledge of UK employment law
• Proven ability to manage employee relations cases independently
• Experience operating within HR administration or shared service environments
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills across all levels
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Key Duties

• Act as the primary HR contact for a designated business area, with overall accountability for the quality and delivery of HR activity.
• Build strong relationships with managers and provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability cases.
• Oversee HR operational activity, ensuring employee lifecycle processes are accurate, timely and compliant, and act as an escalation point where required.
• Coach and support managers to strengthen people management capability and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and support the implementation and review of HR policies and best practice.
• Contribute to HR projects and change initiatives within the business area and across the wider organisation.
• Provide HR metrics and insights, using data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

To apply for the position please click on apply now and submit your CV!