HR Advisor

Michael Page; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Tonbridge is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will manage employee relations cases, provide sound HR advice, and support the delivery of HR best practices. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, and hybrid working options after three months. Immediate availability for a 12-month commitment is desired.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Hybrid working after 3 months

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in the industrial or engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases.
• Provide clear employment law advice to managers.
• Support projects to improve ER processes and HR best practices.
• Coach managers on handling people matters.

Skills

Employee relations management

Employment law advice

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

HR software proficiency

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification

Job description

Role Overview

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. This role is on site 5 days a week in Tonbridge.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Offer

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