HR Advisor

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based design and manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to manage HR responsibilities across the employee lifecycle. This role involves handling employee relations, providing compliance guidance, and designing training programs. Candidates must have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and extensive experience in HR. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification with proven HR advisory experience.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse employee relations casework ensuring compliance.
• Provide advice and coaching to managers on HR policies.
• Maintain knowledge of UK employment law and HR trends.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Managing complex employee relations casework

Knowledge of UK employment law

Training design and delivery

Ability to produce HR reports and metrics

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday

Role Purpose

Our client is a leading UK-based design and manufacturing business specialising in advanced electro‑mechanical systems for the defence sector. With a strong reputation for precision rotary mechanisms used in surveillance and fire control solutions, the company is committed to driving innovation, quality, and excellence in everything it does. We are seeking a HR Advisor to deliver a broad range of HR generalist responsibilities across the full employee lifecycle, supporting the HR department’s objectives and ensuring compliance, consistency, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage diverse employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence, and flexible working, ensuring early resolution and legally compliant outcomes.
• Provide timely, high‑quality advice and coaching to managers on HR policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Maintain current knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and sector trends, applying updates to policies and processes.
• Review, update, and develop HR policies to ensure legal compliance and organisational relevance.
• Design and deliver HR training to build managerial capability in people management.
• Compile HR reports, metrics, and workforce data to support decision‑making.

Skills and Experience (Essential)

• CIPD Level 5 qualification with proven experience as a HR Advisor.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework independently.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience designing/delivering training and upskilling managers.
• Proven ability to produce HR reports and metrics.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates company values: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Courage.
• Highly organised, methodical, and detail‑focused.
• Flexible, conscientious, and diligent with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships across the business.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available to support your wellbeing, professional development, and work‑life balance.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, requiring UK residency for at least five years, identity verification, and employment history checks.

Contact

For more information about the HR Advisor role, please reach out to Kate Taylor at Holt Engineering or apply directly.