HR Advisor

Zimmer GmbH; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Advisor to guide leadership on HR policies and oversee compliance across regions. The role requires strong advisory skills, project management experience, and knowledge of employment law. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, with 3 to 5 years of experience in advisory roles. Join us to make an impactful difference in our HR strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in HR generalist or advisor role.
• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies.
• Fluency in English required, additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on employment law and compensation.
• Lead cross-country HR projects and compliance efforts.
• Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders.

Skills

Customer Focus

Strong Communication

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management

Labor relations or business administration

Tools

MS Office

HCM system

Ticketing system

Job description

Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!

What You Can Expect

The HR advisor advises leadership on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employeerelations while leading cross-country HR projects. Standardizes policies, partners with leaders to align HR
initiatives with business goals, and serves as an escalation point for complex HR cases. Drivescompliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.

How You'll Create Impact

• Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessary
adjustments
• Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed.
• Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate
with finance for budget alignment.
• Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor
laws.
• Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee
Handbook in collaboration with HRBP/HR Director.
• Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation.
• Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking,
and reporting.
• Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices.
• Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed.
• Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and
company policies.
• Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries.
• Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role if
required.

Your Background

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration or
related field plus 3 to 5 years’ experience in HR generalist or advisor role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional experience

• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles.
• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned
country/client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage.
• Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and
employee needs.
• Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational
development projects to drive business transformation.
Technical expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ticketing system will be an asset
• Experience with HCM system

Languages:

• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) and proficiency in the local language of the country
you will support are required.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

What Makes You Stand Out

Personal skills requirements

• Customer Focus; Builds strong partnerships with leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with
business and employee needs to enhance engagement and performance.
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills; Engages effectively with employees and leaders.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving; Navigates ambiguity and finds creative solutions.
• High Integrity & Confidentiality; Trusted to manage sensitive information responsibly.
• Self-Learning & Adaptability; Proactively seeks new knowledge, stays updated with HR trends, and
quickly adjusts to evolving technologies, processes, and challenges.
• Process Improvement Mindset; Enhances HR practices for better outcomes.
• Coaching & Mentoring; Supports managers in handling HR-related challenges.
• Change Management Expertise; Guides teams through organizational transformation.

Travel Expectations

Up to 20%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability