HR Advisor - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Paxton Access; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Brighton seeks an HR professional on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support HR activities including employee relations, data analysis, and wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in generalist HR, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. This role offers hybrid working options and a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Modern offices with collaboration spaces

Discounted fitness memberships

Social calendar with events

25-days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role or similar with a good understanding of HR processes.
• Comfortable working with data systems and operational tasks like payroll and benefits.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR advice and support to managers.
• Produce and analyze HR data to identify trends.
• Lead on culture and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain and develop HR database ensuring accuracy.
• Support drafting communication and training of HR policies.
• Coach managers in handling HR matters.
• Plan and deliver wellbeing events.
• Coordinate activities of mental health first aiders.
• Work on cross-functional projects to promote HR.

Skills

Data Analytics

Employee Relations

Succession Planning

Human Resources Management

Conflict Management

Benefits Administration

Human Resources

HRIS

Dayforce

Ceridian

Peoplesoft

Workday

Job description

Description

At the heart of Paxton we are innovators we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. Were a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton with an emphasis on career progression training and development and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So what are the benefits

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting cooking classes onsite yoga staff parties monthly internal events and more. Its rare you wont see something going on!
• Hybrid working work from home on Tuesday and Thursdays alongside our flexible working hours scheme.
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash‑back plan with Health Shield.
• Join a Carbon Neutral company Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK France Germany & South Africa!
• Modern offices collaboration spaces onsite mini‑gym and a gourmet caf with subsidised food.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team EDI Team or the Charity Team.
• Tech bike and travel or season ticket loans.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK by Best Companies.

About the role

This role is being offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract basis.

Join our HR team in Brighton where youll provide hands‑on support across a broad range of HR activities. From advising managers and managing employee relations to maintaining data delivering training and contributing to wellbeing and culture initiatives.

• Providing end‑to‑end HR advice and support to managers including formal procedures and casework.
• Producing and analysing HR data to identify trends and support decision‑making.
• Leading on culture and wellbeing conversations following employee survey results and working with managers to drive improvements.
• Maintaining and developing the HR database ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection and cyber security standards.
• Supporting the drafting communication and training of HR policy updates and legislative changes.
• Coaching managers to build capability and confidence in handling HR matters.
• Planning and delivering wellbeing events in collaboration with the Events Manager and EDI Group.
• Coordinating activities of Paxtons mental health first aiders with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Acting as a visible and positive role model across our Brighton and Eastbourne sites.
• Working on cross‑functional projects to build capability and promote the HR brand.

What are we looking for

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role or similar with a good understanding of HR processes policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working with data systems and supporting operational tasks like payroll and benefits.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with managers and teams.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If youre excited about a role but your existing experience doesnt match up with every element of the job description we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas most of all we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Data Analytics
• Employee Relations
• Succession Planning
• Human Resources Management
• Dayforce
• Conflict Management
• Ceridian
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS
• Peoplesoft
• Human Resources
• Workday

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

years

Vacancy

1