Human Resources Advisor

Alexander Lloyd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national FMCG organisation is seeking an HR Advisor based in Dartford. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day HR operations, provide advice on employee relations, and support managers. Experience in HR advisory roles is essential, with a focus on fairness and team collaboration. This full-time position offers career development in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR advisory role.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases with compassion.
• Experience influencing and guiding people decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive and effective HR support.
• Oversee HR operations ensuring compliance and quality.
• Support and coach managers for formal meetings.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Align HR activities with legislation and company values.
• Design and deliver management skills training.

Skills

Complex employee relations management

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Building strong relationships

Coaching and training

Education

HR qualifications (preferred)

Job description

Helping HR Directors, MDs & CEOs recruit the best HR talent in the South East of the UK

Based on site in Dartford

Our client, a national FMCG organisation with offices in Dartford are seeking an HR Advisor to work as part of an HR function of 3 people and deliver high-quality, people-focused HR services across the employee life cycle.

Operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment, the HR Advisor plays a pivotal role in shaping HR practices, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of fairness, trust, and inclusion.

• Work as part of the HR team to deliver responsive and effective HR support.
• Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality across all areas. Provide expert advice and support on complex employee relations matters including absence, conduct, performance, and grievance issues.
• Ensure fair and legally compliant outcomes, balancing policy with individual circumstances.
• Support and coach managers in preparing for and conducting formal meetings, including investigations and hearings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Support the onboarding and off‑boarding process, ensuring a smooth experience for employees and managers.
• Assist with policy interpretation and application, ensuring clarity and consistency across departments.
• Ensure all HR activity is aligned with current employment legislation and company values. Contribute to the development of HR practices that reflect fairness, flexibility and operational needs.
• Build strong working relationships with managers and employees across the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering practical and tailored HR guidance.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to support projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Design and deliver engaging essential manager skills training to support leadership capability and confidence.

Successful applicants will have proven experience in an HR advisory role, ideally within a fast-paced, pragmatic, and people-focused environment. Ability to manage complex employee relations cases with fairness, empathy, sound judgement and operational awareness is essential. Experience working closely with managers to influence and guide people decisions is also key. Formal HR qualifications are welcomed but not required for this operational HR role that offers a clear career development pathway and a supportive working environment.

Please quote 51973 when calling Simon at Alexander Lloyd or email them at [e-mail].

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Wholesale Food and Beverage and Food and Beverage Services