HR Advisor

Sirius-Search; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A pivotal organisation is seeking an HR Advisor for its Mid Kent office. The role focuses on enhancing employee engagement while guiding managers through HR policies and initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting recruitment, managing absence policies, and providing training to managers. The ideal candidate holds a Level 5 CIPD qualification and has a strong HR foundation. The organisation offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday per annum

Matched Contribution Pension Scheme up to 10%

Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle2Work Scheme

Critical illness insurance

Support via employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in HR and ideally holding Level 5 CIPD qualification.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team to deliver divisional targets.
• Coach and educate managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations activities.
• Oversee absence management policy and triggers.
• Support HR Business Partner in facilitating change.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage sickness and ill health capability issues.

Skills

Strong foundation in HR

Ability to build strong relationships

Familiarity with HR policies and legislation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Title

HR Advisor

Location

Mid Kent / Office Based

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-time

Salary

£34,000 - £38,000 DOE

Job Overview

Are you ready to make a real impact to the success of this business and deliver key people plans at a local level? We are excited to partner with this pivotal organisation that values its people as its greatest asset, a champion for diversity and inclusion. You will be the go‑to contact for managers, working collaboratively with them to enhance employee engagement and ensure smooth operational HR delivery. This is a stand‑alone HR Advisor role for 2 sites, reporting into an HRBP at the UK Head office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management team to deliver divisional targets, objectives and SLAs.
• Coach, educate and support managers on HR policies, procedures and legislation through day to day advice, training and workshops.
• Support with employee relations activity, including but not limited to investigation, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes, guiding management through necessary processes within a timely manner.
• Weekly management of Absence Management policy and triggers within the division. Ensure appropriate action is taken, including arranging of disciplinary processes and informal documentation is produced.
• Support the HR Business Partner in initiating and facilitating change and business improvement activity in line with wider People plan (activities include, but not limited to, engagement, communication, succession planning & development).
• Support local management with recruitment and onboarding activity as required.
• Proactively manage short and long term sickness and ill health capability issues, liaising closely with managers at all times. Support managers with referrals to Occupational Health as required and provide support to managers to ensure any GP and OH recommendations are followed up appropriately.
• Support on HR Initiatives and HR Projects.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Strong foundation in HR and ideally holding Level 5 CIPD qualification.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Matched Contribution Pension Scheme up to 10%
• Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and personal development
• Provides additional support to colleagues via employee assistance programme when required

How to Apply

If this HR Advisor opportunity sounds of interest, forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.