HR Advisor

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing award-winning business based in Telford is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to shape and support the HR function. This permanent role involves leading HR policies, managing recruitment, and enhancing employee experience. Ideal candidates should have experience in generalist HR roles and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The business offers a supportive environment for impactful work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a growing business.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and management with HR-related queries.
• Lead the review of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes as needed.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Introduce new initiatives to enhance employer brand.

Skills

Experience in generalist HR role

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Confidence in advising

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Area Telford

Job type Permanent

Salary £35,000 – £40,000

Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.)

Reference DE26659

Date added Friday, 29th Aug 2025

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a growing, award-winning business? Our client, based in Telford, is seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This newly created role reflects the company’s continued growth and will be pivotal in shaping and supporting the HR function.

Why Join This Business?

• Be part of a successful and award-winning company with a strong reputation in its industry.
• Take ownership of the HR function, working as a standalone HR professional reporting to the Operations Director.
• Play a key role in driving positive change, enhancing employee experience, and supporting strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a visible and approachable HR presence across the business, supporting staff and management with HR-related queries.
• Lead the review and evolution of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with market standards.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes (currently rare but may increase with growth).
• Ensure staff appraisals are completed effectively by the leadership team.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, from job descriptions and interviews to contracts and induction.
• Promote adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Lead and support HR projects such as benefits reviews, salary benchmarking, employee engagement, career development, and succession planning.
• Introduce new initiatives to enhance the company’s employer brand and employee value proposition.
• Handle HR administration as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a growing business.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence in advising and influencing at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to lead projects and drive change.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is desirable but not essential.

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.