HR Advisor

CPI; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle. You will provide essential advice on HR policies and employment law, manage employee relations cases, and drive wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience in HR processes. This role includes a competitive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Flexible working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advising on employee relations and HR processes.
• Collaborative approach to building relationships.
• Strong ability to analyze HR data and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with ER cases, performance, and absence matters.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment law, recruitment and onboarding.
• Lead on wellbeing initiatives and support visa/sponsorship compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and HR projects.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Employee relations advice

HR systems proficiency

Word, Excel, reporting skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or working towards

Job description

Why this role is important for CPI’s

Are you an experienced and proactive HR professional who thrives on supporting people, driving positive culture, and enabling managers to perform at their best? If so, we’d love you to join our team as an HR Advisor.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our HR function, you’ll be a key point of contact for managers and employees, offering practical advice across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll play a vital role in shaping the employee experience, supporting employee relations / case management and key project activitiesp>

• Support managers with ER cases, performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment law, recruitment and onboarding.
• Lead on wellbeing initiatives and support visa / sponsorship compliance.
• Use HR data to spot trends and support decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and HR projects.

The person we are seeking

You will be collaborative, solutions-focused and great at building trusted relationships, and have the following :

Essential

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience advising on employee relations and HR processes.
• Confident with HR systems, Word, Excel and reporting.

It would be great if you also had :

• CIPD Level 5or working towards

What does CPI offer you?

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes :

• Up to 36days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking