HR Advisor

Pursuit Resources Group; Witham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Contributory pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pursuit Resources Group in Witham is seeking an experienced CIPD qualified HR Advisor to join the team in a varied, hands-on role. This full-time position can also be 4 days a week for the right candidate.

You will provide pragmatic HR advice, manage recruitment end-to-end, and take ownership of facilities management, health & safety, and daily head office operations.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 preferred; Level 3 with strong operational experience also considered.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, Acas Code, Right to Work and GDPR.
• Familiarity with European HR practices is desirable but not essential.
• Proven HR Advisor-level experience, with facilities or site management exposure.
• Confident in using Google Workspace, MS Office and HRIS/ATS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and store teams.
• Manage onboarding, including offers, contracts and Right to Work checks.
• Maintain HR systems (Bright HR, Fusion) and digital records.
• Handle offboarding, exit interviews and reference checks.
• Coordinate inductions and office logistics for new starters.
• Oversee payroll processing and pension contributions.
• Manage recruitment end-to-end and arrange interviews.
• Coordinate training bookings and related admin.

Skills

HR generalist

Onboarding

Payroll

Employee relations

Office management

Google Workspace

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 3 with operational experience

Tools

Bright HR

Fusion

Greenhouse

Google Workspace

Job description

Are you an experienced CIPD qualified HR Advisor looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our client, a well-established business based in Witham, is looking to appoint an HR Advisor to join their team. This role is full time or our client would consider applications from those looking to work 4 days a week.

This HR Advisor role is a fantastic opportunity for a generalist HR professional who also enjoys the practical side of running an office. You will provide pragmatic HR advice across the business, manage the end-to-end recruitment process, and take full ownership of facilities management, health & safety, and the day-to-day running of the head office.

What the HR Advisor Role Involves

Generalist HR:

• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day employee queries, offering clear and pragmatic advice to managers and store teams
• Managing onboarding, including offer letters, contracts, and Right to Work checks
• Maintaining HR systems (Fusion and Bright HR) and using Google Workspace to keep digital records and trackers up to date
• Managing offboarding, exit interviews, and reference requests
• Coordinating inductions and office logistics for new starters
• Tracking probation periods and issuing outcome letters
• Producing FTC, secondment, and contract variation letters
• Handling maternity, paternity, and sickness absence administration
• Supporting cross-border and European employee administration where required
• Raising purchase orders and managing HR supplier administration

Employee Relations:

• Providing first-line advice to line managers on employee relations, policy, and statutory procedures
• Coordinating disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance processes in line with the Acas Code of Practice
• Note-taking and supporting formal investigations and hearings
• Supporting long and short-term absence management and Performance Improvement Plans

Office & Facilities Management:

• Carrying out weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water temperature checks
• Acting as the main point of contact for the landlord and overseeing office supplies and maintenance
• Maintaining health & safety compliance, including the annual audit and Fire Warden / First Aider training

Payroll:

• Running the weekly retail payroll and uploading pension contribution files
• Reviewing new starter data and maintaining monthly audit reports

Recruitment:

• Managing allocated vacancies end-to-end, including direct sourcing via LinkedIn and Indeed
• Arranging interviews and delivering candidate feedback

Training & Development:

• Sourcing and booking training courses and managing related administration

What We're Looking For In Our HR Advisor and Office Manager

• CIPD Level 5 preferred (CIPD Level 3 with strong operational experience also considered)
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law, the Acas Code of Practice, Right to Work rules, and UK GDPR
• Familiarity with European HR practices or international workforce administration is desirable but not essential
• Proven HR Advisor-level experience, ideally with exposure to facilities or site management in a retail or multi-site environment
• Confident using Google Workspace, MS Office, and HRIS/ATS systems such as Bright HR, Fusion, or Greenhouse
• A clear, empathetic communicator who can handle confidential matters with discretion
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a contributory pension scheme.
• Employee discounts across our brand
• A dynamic, creative, and collaborative international working environment

If you are an HR Advisor looking for a role that combines HR generalist work, employee relations, payroll, and office management, we would love to hear from you. Please note, all applications are treated in confidence.