HR Advisor

Cardo; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building maintenance provider in the UK is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver effective HR advice and support across their regional offices. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of HR experience, a CIPD qualification, and a strong understanding of UK employment law. Join a forward-thinking team committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will matter.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for growth

Empowering environment

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience) required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage short and long-term absence and conduct welfare meetings.
• Oversee the entire Employee Lifecycle and ensure HR processes.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees.
• Generate HR reports with key metrics.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 or above

2 years' experience in HR

Knowledge of UK employment law

Proficient in HR Systems

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Adaptable to change

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

About Cardo Group

Cardo Group is a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and public bodies across the UK. With over 1,000 colleagues operating in South Wales, the South West, London, the South East, the Midlands, and Scotland, we continue to expand with ambitious plans for nationwide growth.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of our clients and their residents, including:

• Retrofit and energy efficiency upgrades
• Responsive repairs, voids, and disrepair (including damp & mould)
• Compliance and statutory servicing
• Refurbishment and project works
• Mechanical and electrical (M&E) services
• Commercial building maintenance
• Planned maintenance aligned to the Decent Homes Standard

At the heart of our work is a commitment to delivering high-quality services that improve homes and enhance lives.

We are equally dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive workplace. Diversity drives innovation, and inclusion builds stronger teams. At Cardo Group, every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We celebrate differences, champion equality, and ensure our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Together, we are building not only better projects – but a better, fairer future.

We are currently looking for a HR Advisor to join our team.

This role is covering the South region with flexibility to travel to different offices these include: Slough, Hemel Hempstead, Winchester, Canterbury, Crawley, Kingston.

Role Overview

The HR Advisor is responsible for providing professional, effective, and efficient HR advice and support to managers and employees across the Region. The role supports the implementation of HR initiatives, policies, processes and ways of working to promote a positive and inclusive culture. The post holder will ensure that all HR operations are carried out smoothly, aligned to Cardo Group, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build key relationships with stakeholders across the business, provide HR advice and support in relation to employee relations issues.
• Assisting in the management of short and long-term absence, arranging welfare meetings and occupational health advice, looking at capability and reducing long term sickness absence.
• Ownership of the full Employee Lifecycle, ensuring positive and effective end to end HR processes in collaboration with the Central HR Team.
• Support with the induction and onboarding process of new employees.
• HR reporting and systems, providing insights on key metrics, creating and collating monthly HR reports e.g. average sickness absence, turnover.
• Liaise with the Payroll department in relation to any queries.
• Support the management of employee relations cases, including investigations, hearings, and outcomes.
• Support the wider HR team with projects, initiatives, system developments and reporting.
• Support the HR team with day-to-day tasks, responding to employee queries and ensuring compliance with HR policies
• Build key relationships with stakeholders across the business, provide HR advice and support in relation to employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances
• Assisting in the management of short and long-term absence, arranging welfare meetings and occupational health advice, looking at capability and reducing long term sickness absence
• Ownership of the full Employee Lifecycle, ensuring positive and effective end to end process
• Support with the induction and onboarding process of new employees
• HR reporting and systems, providing insights on key metrics, creating and collating monthly HR reports e.g. average sickness absence, turnover.
• Liaise with the Payroll department in relation to any queries

Skills & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Proficient in HR Systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in HR data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced HR environment.

Personal Attributes

• Builds positive working relationships at all levels; creates a supportive and respectful environment for colleagues and stakeholders.
• Remains calm and focused under pressure; effectively manages challenging situations
• Handles sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality

Why Join Cardo Group?

At Cardo Group, we are growing, evolving, and building a stable foundation for long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Equity – We ensure fair opportunities for growth and success, removing barriers that may stand in the way.

Diversity – We embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, knowing that diversity fuels creativity and progress.

Inclusion – We foster a culture where every team member has a voice and feels a true sense of belonging.

At Cardo Group, EDI is more than a policy, it’s part of who we are. We actively promote an environment where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation where your ideas, skills, and contributions will make a real impact. If you're passionate about driving change and improving business processes, we’d love to hear from you!