Human Resources Advisor

IDC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global knowledge company is seeking an HR Advisor to join their HR team in London. The successful candidate will support employees and managers across various HR functions, focusing on UK employment law. This role offers a hybrid working model and includes a competitive salary, benefits package, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

8% non-contributory pension plan

LinkedIn Learning license

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist capacity.
• Solid and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee queries and offer guidance on HR policies.
• Assist with disciplinary processes and grievance investigations.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and contribute to system improvements.
• Advise managers on performance management.
• Prepare workforce reports and analyze HR KPI data.
• Draft employment contracts and coordinate exit interviews.
• Support the delivery of internal HR training programs.
• Advise on family-friendly leave processes.

Skills

UK Labour Law Expertise

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our international HR team. Reporting to the HR VP of EMEA and APAC, you will play a crucial role in supporting our employees and managers across a range of HR functions. You will specifically provide dedicated HR support to our London office, which comprises approximately 150 people. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a solid understanding of UK employment law and a desire to make a significant impact within our organization.

Location: London (10 Whitfield Street, London W1T 2RE)

Working model: Hybrid (1-2x per week working from home)

What you'll do in your role:

• Provide HR Advice: Respond to employee queries and offer guidance on HR policies, practices, and UK employment legislation.
• Support Employee Relations: Assist with disciplinary processes, grievance investigations, and other employee relations matters.
• Manage HR Data & Systems (HRIS): Maintain accurate HRIS records, including onboarding, contract changes, and terminations. Contribute to HR data and system improvements.
• Oversee Performance & Probation: Advise managers on performance management and ensure timely completion of probation reviews.
• Produce HR Reports: Prepare workforce reports, HR metrics, and analyze HR KPI data (e.g., sickness absence, performance trends).
• Administer HR Processes: Draft and issue employment contracts, contract amendments, and termination letters. Coordinate exit interviews and analyze findings.
• Facilitate Training: Support the delivery of internal HR training programs and workshops.
• Track Leave: Advise on and track family-friendly leave processes.
• Support HR Projects: Contribute to ad-hoc HR and people initiatives/projects.

What You'll Need:

• Qualifications: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable. CIPD qualification (Level 5 or equivalent) is highly desired.
• Experience: Approximately 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist capacity.
• UK Labour Law Expertise: Solid and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and empathy.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Organisational Skills: Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package that includes 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and additional company-wide days off, an 8% non-contributory pension plan as well as additional perks, including a LinkedIn Learning license and more.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive HR team.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A great team to work with an exciting, vibrant and friendly working atmosphere.
• IDC is a global knowledge company with a broad range of career challenges and opportunities, and you will become part of a dynamic, international network with a driven and collaborative culture.