HR Advisor

BramahHR Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Option to purchase up to 5 additional

Job summary

BramahHR Ltd is seeking a capable HR generalist with strong hands-on recruitment experience for a Birmingham-based, office-based role with probation period on-site. After probation, there is an option to work from home one day per week.

The position includes end-to-end recruitment responsibilities, HR advisory duties, and involvement in employee relations and lifecycle administration. A CIPD qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Solid generalist HR background with hands-on recruitment experience.
• Ability to manage vacancies independently and source candidates proactively.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment process from vacancy brief to onboarding.
• Proactively source candidates via job boards and CV databases.
• Screen applications and conduct initial interviews; build shortlists.
• Coordinate interview process with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare offers, contracts and onboarding documentation; perform pre-employment checks.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations activities including absence, performance, discipline and grievances.
• Assist probation reviews and broader lifecycle administration.
• Maintain HR and recruitment records and support HR reporting.

Skills

Generalist HR

Recruitment experience

Sourcing candidates

Employee relations

UK employment law

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification (advantage)

Job description

About The Candidate

We’re looking for someone with a solid generalist HR background and, importantly, strong hands‑on recruitment experience. You’ll be confident managing vacancies independently, proactively sourcing candidates and working closely with hiring managers to deliver the right results.

You’ll also be comfortable supporting employee relations and wider HR matters, with strong communication and organisational skills and a good understanding of UK employment legislation. A CIPD qualification, or working towards one, would be an advantage.

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Performance-related bonus (Up To 30%)

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Birmingham – office‑based during probation, with the option to work from home one day per week following successful completion of probation

What You’ll Do

• Own the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from vacancy brief and advertising through to offer and onboarding.
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, CV databases and other recruitment channels.
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews and create strong candidate shortlists.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and coordinate the interview and selection process.
• Prepare offers, contracts and onboarding documentation and complete pre‑employment checks.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support probation reviews and wider employee lifecycle administration.
• Maintain accurate HR and recruitment records and support HR reporting and payroll administration.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy updates and employee engagement initiatives.

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• On‑site gym
Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee discount scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities