HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

AXA UK; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term maternity cover in Leatherhead. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, providing high-quality HR services across multiple business areas. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience, strong employment law knowledge, and excel in communication and interpersonal relations.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Private Medical and Dental cover

25 days annual leave

Support for personal development

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven HR advisory experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience managing ER casework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on HR policies and employment law.
• Managing employee relations cases like grievances and performance.
• Supporting recruitment processes and onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Education

CIPD Level 5 or working towards

Tools

Intermediate Excel

Intermediate Word

Job description

HR Advisor (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

Leatherhead, Surrey (Hybrid model)

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience
• A workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid working, with very occasional collaborative days in our Leatherhead headquarters
• Private Medical and Dental cover (if applicable)
• 25 days’ annual leave with options to purchase and sell holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Support and investment in your personal development
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

What we do

Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award-winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners—and growing.

We are a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of +78, a Glassdoor rating of 4.3 and a Silver Sustainability medal.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to key HR initiatives.

You will work closely with the HR Business Partner and wider HR team to provide a high-quality HR service across multiple business areas, including Finance, IT, Legal, Risk & Compliance, and Sales functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice to line managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law
• Managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters
• Supporting recruitment processes from job advertising to onboarding, in collaboration with the Recruiter
• Coordinating and supporting performance management cycles, including mid-year and end-of-year reviews
• Advising on flexible working, maternity/paternity leave, and absence management
• Leading or supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Supporting the delivery of HR-led training and policy updates
• Acting as HR representative in formal meetings and producing accurate documentation
• Deputising for the HR Business Partner when required

Who are we looking for

If you’re an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building trusted relationships, and is passionate about delivering excellent HR service, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career with a sector-leading company.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Proven HR advisory experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience managing ER casework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, flexible and ethical approach
• Intermediate Excel and Word skills

Preferred:

• Financial Services experience
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. We are open to part-time working and job share.

So, if this role appeals to you and you’re looking to join an industry-leading organisation on a fixed-term basis, please apply using the button shown.