HR Advisor - Hebburn/Stockton-On-Tees

Dunster House Ltd; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor products company in Hebburn is seeking an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support. This role involves overseeing recruitment, advising on employee relations, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate should have HR experience, proficiency in software, and strong communication skills. The starting salary is £35,000 with potential for increase after probation.

Benefits

29 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of HR policies.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for two sites.
• Review and analyze salary benchmarking data.
• Advise managers on employee relations issues.

Skills

HR software proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Employee relations management

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant HR qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a HR Advisor to join us in our mission of delivering quality outdoor products such as log cabins, garden offices, sheds and gazebos designed with care, built to last, and made to make our customers smile!

Who We Are:

Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a proud, family‑run business that’s continuing to grow and evolve. This year alone, we’ve expanded even further — opening four new sites and now employing over 550 amazing people across 15 locations across the UK.

For more than 30 years, we’ve been passionate about designing, manufacturing, and retailing quality garden lifestyle products that help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. As garden building specialists, we’re proud to deliver our products directly to our customers using our very own fleet, ensuring care and quality every step of the way.

To find out more about Dunster House Ltd, visit our websitewww.dunsterhouse.co.uk

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th November 2025.

The Role:

This job is based out of our Hebburn Branch – Hebburn, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1SP and involves providing comprehensive HR support across the business to ensure fair, consistent, and effective people management.

Role Overview:

• Support with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and best practice
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including end to end recruitment for 2 of our sites
• Review and analyse salary benchmarking data
• Advise and support managers on employee relations issues
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and health & safety regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and utilise HR systems effectively
• Contribute to strategic HR planning and organisational development projects

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office Suite
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Great organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in pay/reward benchmarking
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Previous HR experience or a relevant HR qualification (or equivalent)

What We Offer:

• Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30
• Starting Salary £35,000 with review to increase to £38,000 following successful probation period
• 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Referral Programme