HR Advisor

Pico Technology; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Pico Technology is seeking an HR Advisor to provide trusted guidance to managers and heads of departments in St Neots and across our hybrid work model.

You will apply up-to-date employment law knowledge and HR best practices to support the employee lifecycle, guide managers on people decisions, and help shape modern HR policies. This role blends policy development with engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent with generalist HR experience and employment law knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-oriented with good numerical and literacy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google workloads; comfortable with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for managers on ER topics across the employee lifecycle.
• Implement and administer pay, leave, performance, talent, succession, L&D, and recognition programs.
• Develop policies aligned with employment law; coach managers on people management.
• Coordinate benefits schemes (pension, healthcare, life assurance, income protection, cycle to work).
• Lead HR projects, improve workflows, and handle payroll reports and internal comms.
• Support onboarding with the Talent team and manage supplier relationships and HR records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Numerical literacy

Literacy skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

BambooHR

Cornerstone

Job description

Your Role

As the HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor to Managers and Heads of Departments, leveraging your up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, and innovative technologies. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will provide comprehensive guidance across the entire employee lifecycle. You will lead on employee relations, shape modern HR policies, drive engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and collaborate closely across the organisation to deliver efficient, high-value HR operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serving as a key point of contact for managers and department heads, leading on ER topics, and providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
• Implementing and administering core programmes including compensation, leave, performance and talent management, succession planning, L&D, and recognition.
• Developing modern policies and processes aligned with employment law and industry trends, while coaching managers on best-practice people management.
• Coordinating and reviewing company benefits schemes (pension, healthcare, life assurance, income protection, cycle to work), managing renewals, benchmarking, and supporting Pico’s wellbeing programmes.
• Leading key HR projects, exploring workflow efficiencies, and managing monthly payroll administration, board reports, and internal communications.
• Collaborating with the Talent team to support timely onboarding and hiring processes, while managing third-party supplier relationships and maintaining accurate HR records.
  

What You’ll Need

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with solid generalist HR experience and a sound practical understanding of employment law.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for interacting with diverse teams and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Diligent, detail-oriented approach with strong organisational, numerical, and literacy skills to manage a varied workload at pace.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google packages, with a tech-curious mindset and a strong comfort level using AI tools to enhance productivity.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a software or technical environment.
• Experience working with HRIS tools such as BambooHR and/or Cornerstone.

This role is hybrid, up to two days from home and three days onsite in the St Neots office, with flexibility as required for business needs.

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world-class test & measurement tools - we’re about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive.

If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

Enjoy flexible holidays, a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes, and be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus!

Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few!

You will find free fruit and five varieties of bean-to-cup coffee in our offices. And if you are up for exploring, St Neots has a variety of shops and eateries to satisfy your cravings.

At Pico, every voice is heard, and you will be valued as an essential part of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

We cannot wait to welcome you on board!