HR Advisor

Reed; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a multi-site organisation within the People Team. You will provide expert guidance to managers, handle employee relations matters and help shape HR policy and practice across the business.

You will contribute to a fair and people-focused approach, balancing transactional HR tasks with strategic initiatives while maintaining GDPR compliance and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it).
• Experience as an HR Advisor, especially handling employee relations casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, GDPR requirements, and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations matters.
• Manage and support employee relations casework (discipline, grievance, absence, performance).
• Ensure policies and practices comply with current legislation and GDPR.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

GDPR knowledge

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

HR Advisor

Salary: GBP36,500 - GBP40,000
Location: Worle
Hours: 37 hours per week

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available, with flexibility around working hours

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a collaborative and supportive People Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, providing expert advice, and making a tangible difference within a multi-site organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you will provide expert guidance and hands-on support across a broad range of employee relations and people matters. You will help leaders navigate HR challenges with confidence, ensuring a consistent, fair and people-focused approach.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You'll utilise your HR expertise, sound judgement and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions that support both organisational objectives and employee wellbeing. You will also contribute to wider HR projects and initiatives that help strengthen organisational culture and improve the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and leaders on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Manage and support employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability issues.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices are applied consistently and in line with current legislation.
• Advise on pay, terms and conditions of employment.
• Support organisational change initiatives and wider people projects.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted HR partner.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, processes and best practice.
• Support both operational and strategic HR activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it), or equivalent HR advisory experience.
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor role, particularly with employee relations casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR policies and GDPR requirements.
• Experience advising on pay, terms and conditions of employment.
• A proven track record of resolving complex employee relations cases with practical, outcome-focused solutions.
• The ability to balance transactional HR support with strategic people initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to manage sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with sound decision-making skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team environment.