HR Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Trowbridge is looking for an experienced People/HR Advisor to join their team. You will provide advice on employee relations and support managers through various operational challenges. The role offers a competitive salary of £37,310, 27 days of holiday, and a mix of office and remote working.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ability to buy and sell holiday

Life assurance 3 x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising across all areas of employee relations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with managers.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on employee relations issues.
• Coach managers through change and sensitive situations.
• Guide recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 minimum

Strong knowledge of employment legislation

Ability to influence and coach

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or studying towards

Job description

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Location: Trowbridge (hybrid working 2-3 days in the office)

Contract: Permanent, full time

We’re looking for an experienced People/HR Advisor to join a supportive HR team and partner with managers across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide clear, professional advice on people matters, with a particular focus on coaching managers through a wide range of employee relations cases.

About the role

As a People/HR Advisor, you’ll act as a trusted consultant to leaders, supporting them through change management, restructures, TUPE, and employee relations issues including absence, capability, disciplinaries and grievances. You’ll coach managers to handle sensitive situations fairly and confidently, while ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.

Alongside this, you will:

• Guide managers through investigations and reports, drafting supporting documents and templates as needed
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection, occasionally supporting interviews and assessment centres
• Deliver elements of the new starter induction and support managers with probation reviews
• Build strong relationships with managers, developing your understanding of operational challenges and supporting cultural improvement
• Review people metrics to identify trends, hot spots, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Contribute to cross-organisation projects and initiatives aligned to the people strategy
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and best practice, sharing knowledge with the wider team
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all people practices

What we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 3 minimum, ideally Level 5 or studying towards
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application
• Proven experience advising across all areas of employee relations
• Ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with managers
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What’s on offer

£37,310, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and two gifted days (1 x day for your birthday and 1 x day at Christmas), ability to buy and sell holiday, 2 x volunteer days, pension (4% employee, 9% employer), core hours 9am – 5.30 pm, free parking, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office, must include a Tuesday), life assurance 3 x salary and Employee Assistance Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a values-led organisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative people team where you can share your expertise, develop your skills, and help shape the future of the employee journey.