HR Advisor

Huntress - Bracknell; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress – Bracknell is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our client’s busy team on a temporary basis. You will provide hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers, with a strong focus on employee relations.

This generalist role requires up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, ability to manage multiple cases, and a practical, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to advise managers on day-to-day employee relations matters.
• Proactive and organised with multiple cases and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers.
• Provide advice on performance, attendance, absence, capability and conduct matters.
• Support investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes with proper documentation.
• Advise on probation reviews and extensions, with appropriate steps.
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals and long-term sickness/return-to-work cases.
• HR support across onboarding, contractual changes and leavers.
• Manage Right to Work checks and DBS-related queries.
• Assist managers with employee relations and escalate complex cases.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Provide a responsive, solutions-focused HR service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Advice to managers

Case management

Communication

Discretion

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our clients busy team on a temporary basis, providing hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers.

This is a varied, generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations. You will support managers with day-to-day people matters, helping them navigate HR processes confidently while ensuring policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Winnersh

Hourly rate: Up to 18.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers
• Provide practical advice on performance, attendance, absence, capability and conduct matters
• Support managers through investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to procedures
• Advise on probation reviews and extensions, including appropriate documentation and next steps
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals and support long-term sickness, return-to-work cases and workplace adjustments
• Provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers
• Manage Right to Work checks, DBS-related queries and associated compliance requirements
• Support managers with employee relations matters, escalating complex or sensitive cases where appropriate
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR documentation
• Provide a responsive, professional and solutions-focused HR service in a fast-paced environment

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Confident advising and supporting managers on day-to-day employee relations matters
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing employee records, case documentation and compliance
• CIPD qualified or equivalent practical HR experience would be advantageous

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.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.