Human Resources Advisor

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Kent-based charity is looking for an HR Advisor to manage various HR functions. The role requires strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in a generalist HR role, preferably within the Not-For-Profit sector. This is a home-based position with travel required across North Kent, offering a salary of £31,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process and onboarding for new employees.
• Provide advice and support on general HR matters.
• Support performance management and grievance processes.
• Assist with employee development and training initiatives.
• Maintain and update HR policies compliantly.
• Manage accurate employee records and data integrity.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as required.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and flexible

Job description

An exciting position has arisen for an HR Advisor to join the team at a Kent-based charity. The successful postholder will play a crucial role in supporting the charity’s operations by managing a variety of generalist HR functions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Manage the full recruitment process, ensuring smooth onboarding for new employees
• Provide advice and support on general HR matters to managers and staff
• Support performance management, disciplinary, and grievance processes
• Assist with employee development initiatives and training programmes
• Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring compliance with current employment law
• Manage accurate employee records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as required
• Support employee engagement activities and initiatives to maintain a positive workplace culture
• Oversee absence management and support wellbeing initiatives
• Provide guidance on remuneration, benefits, and HR-related queries
• Assist with HR reporting and analysis to support management decision-making

Ideal candidate profile:

• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role, preferably within the Not-For-Profit or charity sector
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and UK employment law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel across North Kent required; mileage reimbursed)

Location: Home-based (travel across North Kent required)

Duration: 6 months fixed-term contract with high likelihood to extend or go permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Home-based with travel to local sites as required

Salary: £31,500 per annum (pro rata)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.