HR Advisor

Michael Page (UK); Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Tonbridge seeks an experienced HR Advisor to manage employee relations cases and provide HR advice. This on-site position requires CIPD level 5 qualification and strong employment law knowledge. Responsibilities include advising managers, producing documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, a fixed-term contract with potential for future opportunities, and hybrid working after 3 months.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after 3 months

Pension contribution

Potential for future opportunities

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR role within the industrial or engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Extensive experience managing employee relations and providing HR advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Provide clear, legally sound employment law advice to managers.
• Support the delivery of a project focused on improving ER processes.
• Coach and upskill managers to handle HR matters.
• Ensure HR activities comply with company policies.

Skills

Employee relations management

Employment law understanding

Coaching and training

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification

Tools

HR software

Job description

• Strong ER experience
• CIPD level 5 qual

About Our Client

This is a standalone role in a well established organisation seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the team and hit the ground running with managing ER cases end to end, advising line managers and key stakeholders in the business and updating policies and procedures.

Job Description

• Managing a wide range of employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, etc.)
• Providing clear, pragmatic and legally sound employment law advice to managers
• Supporting the delivery of a project focused on improving ER processes and HR best practice
• Coaching and upskilling managers to handle people matters confidently
• Ensuring all HR activity is compliant, consistent, and aligned with company policies
• Producing accurate documentation, reports, and case notes
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the HR function
• Please note: this role is on site 5 days a week in Tonbridge.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in a similar HR role within the industrial or engineering sector would be desirable
• CIPD level 5 qualified
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Extensive experience managing employee relations and providing HR advice.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems.
• Immediately available and able to commit to a 12 month contract
• Please note: this role is on site 5 days a week in Tonbridge.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.
• Hyrbid working after 3 months
• Immediate start
• Fixed-term contract with potential for future opportunities.
• Pension contribution
• additional benefits to be discussed.