Human Resources Advisor

Thamesdown Recycling Ltd; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Cricklade is seeking an HR Advisor for maternity cover. This role involves managing various HR functions autonomously, advising on employee relations, and maintaining HR compliant processes. Ideal candidates will have CIPD qualifications and proven HR experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a HR Advisor or Compliance role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in HR databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee life-cycle including recruitment.
• Advise line managers on employee relation issues.
• Maintain the HR database.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Sage HR

Job description

Based in Cricklade, Wiltshire, Thamesdown Recycling are recruiting for a HR Advisor to join our successful family run business.

Salary: 26k - 33k pro rata

Monday to Friday – 9am to 2pm (Negotiable)

Maternity cover (12 months)

Start Date: August 2025

Responsibilities

• Working autonomously as a standalone HR function
• Proactively advise line managers on employee relation issues such as, disciplinaries, performance, sickness absence management etc.
• Manage absence management procedures and follow up actions as required
• Responsible for all grievances, the full disciplinary procedure and all ER casework
• Manage end to end employee life-cycle including recruitment
• Produce and issue all HR literature
• Maintain the HR database
• To provide full administrative support to the Compliance Advisor, fielding queries and pass on messages in his absence.
• Attend employment law updates at off-site premises.
• Maintain and produce, procedure’s, policies and instructions to ensure compliance with organisation and legislative requirements.
• Advise the Assistant Operations Manager, and the Logistics Manager in a timely manner of the requirement for training, including all refresher training.
• Completing the staff weekly payroll.
• Liaise with the Accounts Department on matters relating to staff earnings and pension queries.
• Attend all management meetings, including biannually health and safety meeting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor / Compliance role (E)
• Ability to self-motivate (E)
• CIPD Level 3 (E)
• CIPD Level 5 (D)
• Excellent communication skills – Both verbally and written (E)
• Competent in using the Microsoft Office Suite (E)
• Experience in using HR database’s such as Sage HR (D)

Please send you CV and cover letter to: [e-mail]