HR Advisor

CCL Global; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Global is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a major UK defence organisation in Salisbury. The candidate will provide HR advice to employees and managers, covering policies, leave, payroll and benefits, while supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and broader people initiatives.

Essential experience includes HR generalist work, knowledge of HR policies and employment law, and prior first/second-line support.

Qualifications

• Experience advising employees and managers on HR policies and employment matters.
• Experience providing first and second-line HR support.
• Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
• Experience using HR information systems and maintaining employee records.
• Recruitment and onboarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second-line HR advice to employees and managers.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
• Manage HR queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records and case information.
• Produce HR reports, management information and workforce metrics.
• Support recruitment campaigns, interviews and onboarding.
• Support Learning & Development requests, budgets and reporting.
• Contribute to employee engagement and wider HR projects.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection and organisational policies.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.

Skills

HR policies

Employment law

HR administration

Communication skills

Data protection

SC Clearance

Education

CIPD qualification or membership

Tools

HR information systems

Job description

HR Advisor - Defence

CCL Global is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a major UK defence organisation.

The successful candidate will provide first and second-line HR support across the organisation, advising employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters while supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning & development and wider people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first and second-line HR advice to employees and managers.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
• Manage HR queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records and case information.
• Produce HR reports, management information and workforce metrics.
• Support recruitment campaigns, interviews and employee onboarding.
• Support Learning & Development requests, budgets and reporting.
• Contribute to employee engagement and wider HR projects.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection and organisational policies.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or similar HR generalist.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment law.
• Experience providing first and second-line HR support.
• Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
• Experience using HR information systems and maintaining employee records.
• Recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Strong HR administration, reporting and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Active SC Clearance - essential.

Desirable

• Previous Civil Service, defence or wider public sector HR experience.
• CIPD qualification or membership.
• Experience with HR metrics and management information.
• Learning & Development and employee engagement experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change or wider HR programmes.

Please note:

Due to the nature of the environment, applicants must already hold active SC clearance and meet the stated nationality requirement.