HR Advisor

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established engineering organisation in Southampton to recruit an HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and employee engagement.

Working as part of a supportive HR team, the successful candidate will deliver a high-quality HR service across the employee lifecycle, supporting managers and employees while helping to drive continuous improvement across HR processes and

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor, HR Coordinator or HR Administration.
• Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and current UK employment legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a professional approach.
• High levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and leaver processes.
• Act as first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with performance management, probation reviews, absence management and employee relations.
• Support development initiatives and engagement activities across the business.
• Produce HR reports and management information to inform decision-making.
• Ensure HR practices comply with employment legislation and company policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/ confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established engineering organisation in Southampton to recruit an HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and employee engagement.

Working as part of a supportive HR team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across the employee lifecycle, supporting both managers and employees while helping to drive continuous improvement across HR processes and practices.

What will the HR Advisor role involve?

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, and leaver processes
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from managers and employees
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring HR documentation is up to date and compliant
• Assisting with performance management processes, probation reviews, absence management, and employee relations matters
• Supporting employee development initiatives and engagement activities across the business
• Producing HR reports and management information to support decision-making
• Ensuring HR practices remain compliant with employment legislation and company policies
• Contributing to ongoing HR projects and process improvement initiatives

Suitable Candidate for the HR Advisor vacancy:

• Previous experience within a HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, or HR Administration role
• Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and current UK employment legislation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and approachable manner
• High levels of confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail
• CIPD Level 3 qualified, studying towards CIPD, or equivalent HR experience would be advantageous

Additional benefits and information for the role of HR Advisor:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Flexible working options available following successful completion of probation
• Opportunity to join a respected organisation within the engineering sector