HR Advisor - Huntington

Portakabin Ltd; Foston on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension including life保险

Health and wellbeing services

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd. is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join our HR team at the York head office. You will provide expert advice on employee relations, support managers, and help maintain a fair, compliant workplace.

The role offers a salary up to 35,000 with a potential annual bonus up to 5%, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a contributory pension. This permanent position requires CIPD qualification and ER experience.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification is required and HR advisory experience is essential.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases is required.
• Proactive, independent, and able to guide managers on HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice on employee relations matters and apply policies consistently.
• Coach managers on HR policies and procedures to handle people issues confidently.
• Support ER procedures and manage cases to timely resolution.
• Record, track, and resolve formal ER cases within target timescales.
• Conduct exit interviews and share feedback with stakeholders.
• Escalate high-risk cases to the People Operations Manager with governance.
• Assist in designing and delivering training on ER topics to improve capability.
• Ensure all guidance complies with employment law and company policies.

Skills

Complex ER cases

Independent case management

Employment law knowledge

HR policy guidance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Advisor - Huntington

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? Portakabin are looking for a HR Advisor to join our HR team based at our Head office in York.

Role Details

• Annual salary up to 35,000 dependent on skills and experience, plus potential annual-on-target bonus of up to 5% subject to business performance
• Role based: York, YO32 9PT
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

Duties

• Provide timely and effective advice on employee relations matters, ensuring company policies are applied consistently.
• Coach and advise managers on HR policies and procedures, building knowledge and capability to handle people issues confidently.
• Support employees and managers through ER procedures, handling cases proactively to achieve timely resolution.
• Manage formal ER cases, ensuring they are recorded, tracked and resolved within required timescales.
• Conduct exit interviews and elevate feedback and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the People Operations Manager, seeking guidance and approval in line with governance requirements.
• Support the design and delivery of training on key employee relations topics to increase line manager capability.
• Ensure advice and guidance is compliant with employment law and company policies.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services

Our Ideal Candidate

• CIPD qualified.
• Experience of complex ER cases
• Confidence to manage cases independently and work as part of a team
• Proactive and thinks ahead to prevent future issues
• Sound judgement and confidence in challenging stakeholders with the ability to offering constructive alternatives.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR policies.
• Excellent communication and mediation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues with professionalism.
• Experience in HR advisor, employee relations advisor or case manager roles.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.