HR Advisor - ER & Lifecycle Specialist (12m Contract)

Bucks and Berks Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Bucks and Berks Recruitment in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced HR Advisor on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday 8.30-5, working with managers across the business to provide expert HR advice and support throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong ER experience and solid knowledge of UK employment law, with capabilities in recruitment, L&D support, HR reporting and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases, including absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Good IT skills and experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes and leavers.
• Maintain accurate HR records and produce HR reports and management information.
• Support recruitment activities, including interviews, onboarding and right-to-work compliance.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and family leave cases.
• Support salary review, bonus and annual appraisal processes.
• Assist with learning and development initiatives, apprenticeships and professional qualifications.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business and ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.

Skills

HR generalist experience

UK employment law

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

IT skills

HR systems/Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bucks and Berks Recruitment in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced HR Advisor on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday 8.30-5, working with managers across the business to provide expert HR advice and support throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong ER experience and solid knowledge of UK employment law, with capabilities in recruitment, L&D support, HR reporting and policy implementation.