HR Advisor

Rayner Surgical Group; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellbeing reimbursement

On-site parking & restaurant

Private healthcare & massages

Pension plan

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

Rayner Surgical Group is seeking an HR Advisor who loves working with people and building relationships to support managers in developing their teams and creating a thriving workplace.

You will guide managers through onboarding to offboarding, champion wellbeing conversations, and ensure fair outcomes on disciplinary matters while maintaining GDPR-compliant records. The role combines practical HR expertise with a people-first approach in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative with influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Data analysis to propose improvements.
• GDPR and HR systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships, provide practical advice and coaching to empower managers.
• Support onboarding to offboarding, improving every employee interaction at Rayner.
• Partner with managers to understand team needs and wellbeing.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters.
• Analyse turnover, absence and ER trends to identify improvements.
• Create and deliver an annual calendar of engagement initiatives.
• Foster diversity, inclusion and a collaborative workplace.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR compliance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Coaching

Communication

Analytical thinking

Influence

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Minimum 3 days office

We're looking for an HR Advisor who loves working with people, building relationships and making things happen. Someone who can combine practical HR expertise with a people-first approach, supporting our managers to develop their teams, strengthen engagement and create an environment where our people can thrive.

What You'll be Doing

• Build strong relationships, provide practical advice and coaching, and empower managers to confidently manage, develop and motivate their teams.
• Support a positive journey from onboarding to offboarding, identifying opportunities to make every interaction with Rayner a great one.
• Partner with managers to understand the needs of their teams, encourage meaningful wellbeing conversations and create a supportive working environment.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters, ensuring fair, consistent and practical outcomes.
• Analyse people metrics, including turnover, absence, employee relations trends, identifying opportunities to improve
• Create and deliver an annual calendar of events and engagement initiatives that supports their wellbeing and brings our teams together
• Help foster a diverse, inclusive and collaborative workplace where everyone feels valued and able to contribute.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and contribute to the continuous improvement of our HR policies, procedures and ways of working.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.

What Experience Do You Need

• CIPD Level 5 or relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience of working In a Manufacturing Industry or similar fast paced environment
• A collaborative style with the ability to influence others into action and to think creatively about solutions.
• Ability to communicate confidently, succinctly, and logically both verbal and in writing.
• Tenacity & curiosity
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to propose solutions for the future.

What We Can Offer You:

• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement(for Spa Treatments, Gym Memberships, Dentistry & more!)
• On-site Parking & Restaurant for convenience and cost efficiency
• Private Healthcare & On-site Monthly Massages
• Pension Plan to secure your future
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly
• Enhanced Parental Pay to support growing families
• Referral Bonus to be rewarded for recommending talent