HR Advisor - Hands-on Growth Role (Derby)

Phoenix Talent Network; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Job summary

Phoenix Talent Network is hiring an HR Advisor for their Derby-based team. The role, reporting to the Head of HR, involves hands-on support across disciplinary, absence, recruitment and payroll processes, plus HR policy administration.

Ideal candidates will have around 3+ years of HR experience, strong people-facing skills, and a willingness to develop further in a supportive environment. CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience across generalist activities.
• Strong communication and people skills with managers and staff.
• Experience with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Familiarity with HR systems and payroll administration.
• CIPD qualification desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across the business.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Handle absence, capability, and performance management.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain HR policies, records and HRIS data.
• Contribute to payroll and benefits support and wellbeing initiatives.
• Lead HR projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance management

HRIS / HR systems

Advising managers

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Phoenix Talent Network is hiring an HR Advisor for their Derby-based team. The role, reporting to the Head of HR, involves hands-on support across disciplinary, absence, recruitment and payroll processes, plus HR policy administration.

Ideal candidates will have around 3+ years of HR experience, strong people-facing skills, and a willingness to develop further in a supportive environment. CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.