HR Advisor

JS Recruitment UK LTD; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency in Pontefract is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team. This role requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification and involves delivering HR advice, managing employee relations, and supporting recruitment processes. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and additional benefits, including 25 days of holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

5% employer pension contributions

Life insurance at 3.5x annual salary

Up to 3 volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification with proven HR generalist experience.
• Confident in managing employee relations cases with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional HR advice across all policies and procedures.
• Lead on absence management and disciplinary matters.
• Support managers with employee relations and performance conversations.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Employee relations management

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HR Cascade IT system

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to hit the ground running?

We’re working with a well-established, nationwide business who are proud of their supportive, people-first culture. They’re looking for a confident and proactive HR Advisor to join their Barnsley team, someone CIPD Level 5 qualified with the skills and experience to work independently, provide expert advice and partner with managers across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering professional, end-to-end HR advice and guidance across all policies and procedures
• Leading independently on absence management and disciplinary matters
• Supporting managers with employee relations, wellbeing and performance conversations
• Managing HR administration, ensuring compliance and accuracy across records and systems
• Using HR systems (Cascade experience desirable) to maintain data and produce insightful reports
• Assisting with recruitment and onboarding to deliver a positive employee experience
• Contributing to HR projects including engagement, diversity & inclusion and policy development

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum) with proven HR generalist experience
• Confident in managing employee relations cases end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to work across all levels
• Highly organised, detail-focused and capable of balancing multiple priorities
• HR Cascade IT system experience would be advantageous

What’s In It For You

Alongside a competitive £35,000 salary, you’ll enjoy:

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus Christmas shutdown
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Life insurance at 3.5x annual salary
• Up to 3 volunteer days per year, plus a first day at school day and a moving house day
• A strong commitment to professional development and training

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 5 CIPD-qualified HR professional to take ownership, make an impact, and grow within a thriving organisation that truly values its people.

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you – apply today!

JS Recruitment UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As soon as a decision has been reached, we will contact shortlisted applicants. If you are shortlisted, JS Recruitment UK Ltd will collect your personal data (which may include sensitive personal data). JS Recruitment UK Ltd will process your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work-finding services and/or information relating to roles relevant to you. We will only use your personal data in accordance with the terms included in the privacy notice which can be viewed on our website.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.

JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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