HR advisor x2

Energy Saving Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Who we are:

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you

The team:

The HR Centre of Excellence is a vital support function, serving as a foundation for the organisation's success. Our role is to listen, support, advise, and empower our people throughout the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring an inclusive and equitable experience for all.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to making everyone feel they belong, are included, and can thrive. From recruitment to offboarding, we create pathways for growth, development, and the full realisation of potential.

We don’t just talk the talk - we walk the walk. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to be the best professionals we can be, contributing to making Energy Saving Trust a fantastic place to work. Our values guide us, and we maintain an open and honest culture.

Successes are celebrated, and lessons are learned. We've built a culture of openness and vulnerability, allowing each team member to bring their whole self to work every day.

The role:

At Energy Saving Trust, the HR advisor plays a key role in delivering expert guidance and support to both management and employees, ensuring HR practices align with legal requirements, company policies, and business goals.

Partnering with an HR business partner in a designated client area, you’ll act as a critical liaison between managers and employees, addressing workplace challenges, promoting a positive culture, and driving organisational success. This role is vital in supporting our HR function, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, encouraging a productive, engaged, and thriving work environment.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert HR guidance on key areas such as sickness absence, performance, grievances, and disciplinary actions, using a coaching approach where possible. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies while fostering a positive, supportive workplace.
• Drive successful onboarding and induction processes, gathering feedback to improve employee retention and reduce turnover.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliant and solution-focused hearings with thorough follow-up.
• Analyse and present feedback to HR business partners, offering data-driven insights and actionable solutions for continuous HR improvement.
• Stay ahead of HR trends and legal developments, continuously evolving strategies to keep our HR approach innovative and forward-thinking.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Advisor or in a similar HR role.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and industry trends.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

For more information, please see the job description.

Applications close noon, Wednesday 23 April 2025. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 28 April 2025.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Please click 'apply online' via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion: Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.