HR Advisor

OSI Systems; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support its HR team across the EMEA region. The role involves advising on employee relations, managing HR queries, and supporting strategic HR projects within a hybrid working model. Candidates should have at least 2 years of HR experience, strong knowledge in employee relations, and be willing to travel occasionally to various sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of generalist HR experience in an advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience advising managers.
• Ability to provide remote and face-to-face HR support.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters.
• Manage sickness absence cases and coordinate health referrals.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Time management

Relationship building

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HR Information System (HRIS)

MySuccess

SDWorx

Job description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced inspection systems for ports, borders, military, and high-security facilities. Our innovative X-ray solutions help combat terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud, ensuring safety and compliance worldwide.

Salfords, Surrey (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our UK-based HR team, supporting Rapiscan Systems and OSIE across the EMEA region. This role plays a vital part in providing comprehensive HR advice, guidance, and support to both managers and employees, ensuring effective people management across our UK sites.

The role will have a strong focus on employee relations (ER) while also offering the opportunity to support strategic HR projects and oversee the HR Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their HR career within a matrix organisation while gaining international HR experience.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this role is based in Salfords, Surrey and offers a flexible hybrid working model, with occasional travel required to our sites in Stoke and St Neots.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries (phone, email, in-person)
• Advise managers on ER matters: disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence
• Manage sickness absence cases and coordinate occupational health referrals
• Maintain accurate ER documentation and update the HR casework database
• Deliver monthly HR reports and support HR workshops and training
• Assist in policy development and ensure legal compliance
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation with the HR Assistant
• Collaborate with Payroll to improve operational efficiency
• Support employee engagement and well-being initiatives
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends
• Contribute to HR projects (e.g. acquisitions, TUPE, restructures)
• Assist with salary reviews, employee surveys, and recruitment processes
• Provide HR metrics and support apprenticeship programmes
• Provide cover for the Senior HRBP when needed

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience, in an advisory role (minimum 2 years).
• Strong experience in employee relations.
• Sound employment law knowledge with experience in advising managers.
• Experience in working with an HRIS (HR Information System).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong relationship-building skills across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in providing both remote and face-to-face HR support.
• Willingness to travel to business sites when required.
• Desirable
• HR experience within the EMEA region.
• Multi-site experience
• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Experience of MySuccess and SDWorx