HR Advisor – Employee Relations & Policy Coach

Portakabin Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with life insurance

Health & wellbeing services

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Career progression

Volunteer day

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the Central HR Advisory team at our Head Office in York. You will advise on employee relations, support managers, and ensure consistent policy application.

The role offers a permanent contract with an annual salary up to £35,000, plus a potential 5% annual bonus based on performance. Based in York, YO32 9PT, with 25 days leave and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified.
• Experience of complex ER cases.
• Confidence to manage cases independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and able to anticipate issues.
• Sound judgement and ability to challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR policies.
• Excellent communication and mediation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues.
• Experience in HR advisor/employee relations roles.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective advice on employee relations matters, ensuring policies are applied consistently.
• Coach and advise managers on HR policies and procedures to build capability.
• Support employees through ER procedures and resolve cases promptly.
• Manage formal ER cases, ensuring documentation and timescales are met.
• Conduct exit interviews and relay feedback to stakeholders.
• Escalate complex issues to the People Operations Manager with governance alignment.
• Assist in designing and delivering training on ER topics.
• Ensure guidance complies with employment law and company policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

Portakabin Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the Central HR Advisory team at our Head Office in York. You will advise on employee relations, support managers, and ensure consistent policy application.

The role offers a permanent contract with an annual salary up to £35,000, plus a potential 5% annual bonus based on performance. Based in York, YO32 9PT, with 25 days leave and additional benefits.