HR Advisor

Michael Page; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an HR Advisor to provide expert HR support across employee relations, recruitment, performance, and compliance, partnering with leaders to drive engagement, growth, and people-focused outcomes.

Based near Sidcup, you will collaborate with managers to deliver practical HR solutions, ensure compliance with UK laws, and support change initiatives in a PE-backed environment. The role emphasizes engagement, data insights, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Ability to advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with managers and employees at all levels.
• Commercial awareness and ability to align HR solutions with business growth.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employee relations advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with managers to deliver effective people solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, HR policies, and company procedures.
• Manage performance review processes and support capability improvement plans.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and workplace culture.
• Support organisational change projects, including restructures, TUPE, and growth initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting, providing insights and workforce metrics.
• Assist with learning and development programmes to build organisational capability.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and value creation.

Skills

UK employment law

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

As a HR Advisor you will provide expert HR support across employee relations, recruitment, performance, and compliance, partnering with leaders to drive engagement, manage change, support growth, and deliver people-focused business outcomes.

Client Details

An established organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, located near Sidcup, providing products and solutions to a broad range of industries worldwide.

Description

• Provide expert employee relations advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with managers to deliver effective people solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, HR policies, and company procedures.
• Manage performance review processes and support capability improvement plans.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and workplace culture.
• Support organisational change projects, including restructures, TUPE, and growth initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting, providing insights and workforce metrics.
• Assist with learning and development programmes to build organisational capability.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and value creation.

Profile

• Proven HR advisory experience with strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Be a confident communicator, able to influence and build trusted relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding how HR supports business growth within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
• Be highly organised and proactive, capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Show resilience and adaptability, thriving in a changing environment and taking a pragmatic approach to solving people-related challenges.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position near Sidcup.
• Benefits to be confirmed.