HR Advisor

Huntress - Maidstone; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist training provider in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced HR Advisor. This full-time, office-based role involves supporting managers and employees across the HR lifecycle, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law. The ideal candidate should have proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £34,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or HR Officer in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support and manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Oversee HR administration including contracts and maintaining accurate employee records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

HR Advisor
Location: Tunbridge Wells (Full-time, Office-based)
Salary: 30,000 - 34,000 per annum

We are working with a specialist training provider based in Tunbridge Wells who deliver bespoke training solutions to a wide range of clients. Following a period of growth, they are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the business on a full-time, office-based basis.

This is a pivotal role in supporting both managers and employees across the full HR lifecycle, ensuring processes are compliant, consistent, and aligned with the organisation's people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment law.
• Support and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, probation reviews, and absence management.
• Oversee HR administration including contracts, variations, leavers, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end, from job adverts and shortlisting through to onboarding.
• Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and GDPR compliance.
• Assist with developing and implementing updated HR policies and procedures.
• Support training and development initiatives to build capability across the business.
• Produce HR reports for management, including absence, turnover, and compliance data.
• Build strong relationships across the business, helping to foster a positive workplace culture.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or HR Officer in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Experience within training, education, or a service-led environment is desirable but not essential.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.