HR Advisor

Morson Edge; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an HR Advisor in Rochester, England. You will provide hands-on HR advice and operational support in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing ER cases, onboarding new starters, and producing HR data reports. Candidates should have experience at the HR Advisor level, a strong understanding of employment legislation, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Competitive pay of £20/hr plus holiday pay will be offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating at HR Advisor level.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and administrative requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice to line managers.
• Manage ER cases including investigations and performance issues.
• Support HR Business Partners with casework.

Skills

HR processes

Employment legislation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

CIPD qualified or part-qualified

Job description

HR Advisor

£20 / hr PAYE + £2.90 / hr Holidays

12 Months

Rochester, Kent

37 hours per week

Inside IR35

The Opportunity

This role supports the Electronic Systems function by providing hands‑on HR advice, guidance, and operational support. It's a fast‑moving environment, so you'll need to be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working with managers at every level, and ensuring all activity aligns with employment legislation and company policy. Strong communication, sound judgement, and the confidence to advise managers are essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and guidance to line managers across the function.
• Manage a range of ER cases including investigations, absence, ill‑health capability, and performance issues.
• Support the HR Business Partners with casework as required.
• Deliver new starter inductions and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Conduct interim (new starter) reviews and exit interviews.
• Produce, interpret, and maintain HR data, reports, and metrics to support business needs.
• Identify and recommend improvements to HR processes and ways of working.
• Support wider HR projects, including developing and reviewing manager guides and documentation.
• Maintain high safety, health and environmental standards by following all relevant company policies and reporting any concerns.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating at HR Advisor level.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, procedures, and administrative requirements.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Confident in building productive working relationships.
• Comfortable producing accurate and timely HR data and reports.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient IT skills across the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CIPD qualified (or part-qualified with relevant experience).

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.