HR Advisor

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm based in Plymouth is seeking an HR Advisor to join their supportive team. The role involves managing recruitment, advising on employee relations, and supporting wellbeing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in handling complex HR cases and a solid understanding of employment law. The position offers competitive pay and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual pay awards

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

Learning & Development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working options

35 hour week, flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on employee relations including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Ability to manage the recruitment cycle from job design to onboarding.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle.
• Provide advice on employee relations matters.
• Support change and engagement initiatives.
• Keep HR policies updated.
• Work with the HR Manager on strategy.

Skills

Experience handling complex employee relations cases

Strong understanding of current employment law

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Practical experience across the full recruitment cycle

Willingness to work towards CIPD Level 5

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding HR role where no two days are the same? We're seeking an HR Advisor to join a small, supportive team at a time of positive transformation and change. This role offers the chance to shape people strategy, modernise practices, and make a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing and engagement.

Why this role?

• Competitive pay with annual pay awards
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer + employee contributions)
• 25 days annual leave increase to 28 day with 5 year service (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Learning & Development opportunities, with support to gain CIPD qualifications
• Hybrid working options with appropriate technology provided
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• 35 hour week - ideally Mon to Fri - hours & days can be discussed
• On-site role predominantly - WFH a day per week can be agreed once settled in the role.

What you'll be doing

As HR Adviser, you'll play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the full HR spectrum:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle - from job design to interviews and onboarding
• Providing clear advice on employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, redundancy, flexible working)
• Supporting change, engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Keeping HR policies, systems and procedures up to date
• Recording and preparing accurate documentation for formal HR processes
• Working closely with the HR Manager on long-term people strategy

This is a varied and impactful role, perfect for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys building strong working relationships.

About you

We'd love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Experience handling complex employee relations cases
• Strong understanding of current employment law
• Practical experience across the full recruitment cycle
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience), or willingness to work towards it
• You'll need to be able to travel to different office sites as required.

If your skills meet this role on offer, and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the 'apply' button below.

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