HR Advisor

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group seeks an HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Southampton. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive HR team in a fast-paced international business, focusing on recruitment, performance management, and HR initiatives. Ideal for a proactive HR professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working pattern (3 days in office / 2 days from home)

Generous holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Annual bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Provide guidance on performance management and employee relations.
• Prepare and analyze HR metrics and reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Education

CIPD qualified or part-qualified (Level 5 desirable)

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a growing engineering organisation based in Southampton, Hampshire to recruit an HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role sits within a supportive and progressive HR team and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international business that places strong emphasis on its people agenda.

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional seeking to gain broad generalist experience within a global environment while contributing to key HR initiatives across the UK business.

What will the HR Advisor role involve?

• As the HR Advisor, support end-to-end recruitment processes, liaising with hiring managers to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary, grievance and investigation matters, in line with company policy and UK employment law.
• Prepare and analyse HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decision making.
• Coordinate training programmes and support the development of learning materials for both in-person and digital delivery.
• Maintain accurate compliance records including WTD and absence reporting; assist with monthly payroll checks.
• Support cyclical HR activities such as salary reviews, engagement surveys and talent assessments.
• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support and act as first point of contact for HR-related queries.

Suitable Candidate for the HR Advisor vacancy:

• CIPD qualified or part-qualified (Level 5 desirable) with previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and confident handling of employee relations cases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Proficient in using HRIS (Workday) and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented and proactive with a collaborative working style.

Additional benefits and information for the role of HR Advisor:

• 12-month fixed-term contract to support a key period of change and growth within the business.
• Flexible hybrid working pattern (3 days in office / 2 days from home).
• Excellent benefits package including generous holiday, private medical insurance, pension scheme and annual bonus eligibility.
• Exposure to a global business with opportunities to gain strategic and operational HR experience.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with strong team culture.

This HR Advisor position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional looking to make a real impact within a highly regarded business. If you're ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

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Meridians House,
7 Ocean Way,
Ocean Village,
Southampton,
Hampshire
SO14 3TJ

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Building 2,
Guildford Business Park Rd,
Guildford,
Surrey
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