HR Advisor

JDR Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking an HR Advisor for a role based in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. The position is a permanent contract, with the client open to a temporary-to-permanent arrangement. Typical shifts are 8:00–16:00 or 8:30–16:30, and salary is £35,020 per year.

Responsibilities include advising managers on HR issues, managing employee relations and recruitment, maintaining GDPR-compliant records, and developing HR policies while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive recruitment experience and employee relations expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, recruitment, attendance management, policy compliance, and changes to working arrangements.
• Manage and support employee relations processes, including coaching managers and advising on disciplinary matters.
• Maintain accurate HR records, GDPR compliance, reporting, and analysing workforce trends.
• Develop, review and communicate HR policies, ensuring legal compliance.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and contribute to organisational improvement.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Recruitment

Policy compliance

GDPR reporting

Stakeholder management

Payroll processing

Communication

Continuous improvement

IT skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

We are looking for a HR Advisor

Location: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

Shift: Monday - Friday Client can be flexible so either 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary: £35,020 per annum (£17.95 an hour)

Permanent contract but also our client is happy with a temporary to permanent contract

JDR is recruiting for a HR Advisor to work for a client of ours in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

The role: As a HR Advisor your duties will be as followed:

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, recruitment, attendance management, policy compliance, and changes to working arrangements.
• Manage and support employee relations processes, including coaching managers, advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, and supporting formal HR procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records, data, and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance, producing management information, and analysing workforce trends to inform decision-making.
• Develop, review, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and guidance, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, including managers, employees, HR colleagues, and trade union representatives, while contributing to organisational improvement.

About you: As a HR Advisor you will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified practitioner with a thorough understanding of HR principles, policies, and best practice across the employee life cycle.
• Extensive recruitment experience.
• Strong experience in employee relations, including trade union liaison, with knowledge of employment policies, current and upcoming legislation.
• Experience and confidence to advise and influence others.
• An organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• A focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience of payroll processing with third-party providers.
• Excellent IT, analytical and negotiating skills.
• Full UK clean driving licence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.