Human Resources Advisor

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR recruitment agency in Reading seeks an experienced HR Advisor to provide employee support and guidance across various HR functions. The role involves handling HR queries, managing employee relations cases, and ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years' experience and be CIPD Level 5 qualified. Apply now to join a growing HR team and promote a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ generalist HR experience at Advisor level or above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance risk and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support, advise and guide employees, managers and stakeholders on all aspects of people management.
• Manage a wide range of HR queries and employee relations cases.
• Review and implement HR policies in line with current legislation.

Skills

Proven experience supporting disciplinary and grievance processes

Strong knowledge of current UK employment legislation

Confidence advising Managers and senior stakeholders

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Reading

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Set Up: Office-based during the initial training period (approx. 6 months), followed by a hybrid working arrangement.

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing HR function in a true generalist HR Advisor role. You will support, advise and guide employees, managers and stakeholders on all aspects of people management, acting as a trusted advisor while supporting the wider people strategy and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business.
• Provide advice and guidance to employees, Managers and senior stakeholders on all people-related matters.
• Manage a wide range of HR queries and employee relations cases.
• Support and update senior HR colleagues on employee relations issues.
• Deliver pragmatic, commercially focused HR solutions in line with policies and procedures.
• Support positive business performance through effective people management.
• Review, update and implement HR policies in line with current employment legislation.
• Support processes including family-friendly policies, flexible working, welfare and absence management.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HR system.
• Coach and support junior members of the HR team.
• Collaborate with wider People teams including Recruitment and Learning & Development.
• Support organisational change initiatives including restructures and cultural change programmes.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience supporting disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Strong knowledge of current UK employment legislation.
• Confidence advising Managers and senior stakeholders on best practice.
• Experience contributing to HR projects.
• Previous experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong judgement, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm, professional and resilient approach when handling sensitive issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and approachability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ generalist HR experience at Advisor level or above.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance risk and business needs.
• Passionate about promoting a positive, professional people function.

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