HR Advisor

GIOS Technology; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

GIOS Technology is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to provide first and second line HR support at Porton Down, Salisbury, on-site three days per week. Active SC clearance is a must.

The role involves handling HR policies, payroll queries, and employee benefits while maintaining accurate records and HR documentation. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding and Learning & Development processes, contribute to engagement initiatives and ensure compliance with data protection and civil service HR

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1st and 2nd line HR support.
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits and HR policies.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations and HR compliance.
• Experience working within Civil Service/public sector HR an advantage.
• Experience drafting job descriptions and supporting onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st line HR support to employees and managers, addressing routine HR queries.
• Deliver 2nd line HR support for complex HR queries requiring policy knowledge.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics for senior management.
• Support recruitment activities, including job descriptions and interviewing.
• Assist Learning & Development processes and budget reporting.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and wider HR projects.

Skills

HR policies understanding

1st/2nd line HR support

Payroll & benefits knowledge

Communication skills

Record keeping

Data protection knowledge

Civil Service HR knowledge

SC clearance

Education

CIPD qualification or membership

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for HR Advisor at Porton Down, Salisbury, UK – 3 days per week Onsite

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance is must have

• Provide 1st line HR support to employees and managers, responding to routine queries relating to HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
• Provide guidance on HR processes and resolve queries promptly, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Deliver 2nd line HR support for more complex HR queries requiring a deeper understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of HR queries, advice provided and resolutions.
• Ensure HR documentation and employee records are accurate, complete and kept up to date.
• Prepare HR reports, management information and metrics to support senior management decision-making.
• Support recruitment activity, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews and assisting with onboarding.
• Support Learning & Development processes, including processing requests, liaising with relevant commercial teams, monitoring budgets and preparing reports.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives designed to improve the overall employee experience.
• Provide HR support to organisational projects, programmes and wider people initiatives.
• Ensure HR activities comply with relevant legislation, data protection requirements and organisational policies.
• Maintain awareness of changes to HR legislation, policy and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders to deliver a consistent and high-quality HR service.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and processes, with the ability to provide effective 1st and 2nd line HR support.
• Working knowledge of employment law, data protection, confidentiality and HR compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
• Experience using HR information systems to manage employee records and queries.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to prepare accurate HR reports and management information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain HR policies and processes clearly.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive HR information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience responding to employee and manager queries relating to HR matters such as leave, payroll, benefits and HR policies.
• Experience providing HR administrative support and maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records.
• Experience working within established HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Experience working collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.
• Experience compiling and analysing HR metrics and management information.
• Experience supporting recruitment campaigns, including drafting job descriptions or adverts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding.
• Experience supporting Learning & Development activity, including processing requests, budget management and reporting.
• Experience contributing to employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience supporting wider HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Experience working within a Civil Service or public sector HR environment.
• CIPD qualification or membership, or equivalent professional HR experience