HR Advisor: Employee Relations Specialist

Huntress; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress Search Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy team on a permanent basis in Winnersh. You will provide hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers, focusing on employee relations and policy application.

This generalist role requires knowledge of UK employment law, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple cases with discretion. CIPD qualification is advantageous, and you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to advise and support managers on employee relations.
• Proactive and organised with multiple cases and priorities.
• CIPD qualification advantageous.

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 documentation and procedures.
• Advise on probation reviews and extensions, with appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals and support sickness, return-to-work, and workplace adjustments.
• Provide HR support across onboarding, contractual changes and leavers.
• Manage Right to Work checks, DBS-related queries and compliance requirements.
• Support managers with employee relations matters, escalating complex cases.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Provide a responsive, professional and solutions-focused HR service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

UK employment law

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Huntress Search Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy team on a permanent basis in Winnersh. You will provide hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers, focusing on employee relations and policy application.

This generalist role requires knowledge of UK employment law, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple cases with discretion. CIPD qualification is advantageous, and you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting