Human Resources Advisor

Pico Technology; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Profit Related Pay

EV Salary Sacrifice

Office coffee & fruit

Team events

Job summary

Pico Technology is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to guide managers on employment law and HR best practices across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will drive employee relations, policy development, wellness initiatives, and efficient HR operations.

You will implement compensation and benefits programs, support onboarding, payroll processes, and collaborate with the Talent team while maintaining accurate HR records.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 with HR generalist experience and employment law understanding.
• Strong stakeholder relationship building and communication.
• Detail‑oriented with organisational and numerical skills to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations across the full lifecycle for managers and heads of departments.
• Administer compensation, leave, performance and talent management, succession planning, L&D, and recognition programs.
• Develop modern policies aligned with employment law and industry trends, coaching managers on best practices.
• Coordinate and manage benefits schemes, renewals, benchmarking, and wellbeing programmes.
• Lead HR projects, drive workflow efficiencies, and manage payroll administration, board reports, and internal comms.
• Collaborate with Talent team to support onboarding and hiring, manage third-party supplier relationships, and maintain HR records.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employment Law

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

AI tools familiarity

MS Office / Google Suite

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

BambooHR

Cornerstone

Job description

As the HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor to Managers and Heads of Departments, leveraging your up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, and innovative technologies. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will provide comprehensive guidance across the entire employee lifecycle. You will lead on employee relations, shape modern HR policies, drive engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and collaborate closely across the organisation to deliver efficient, high-value HR operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serving as a key point of contact for managers and department heads, leading on ER topics, and providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
• Implementing and administering core programmes including compensation, leave, performance and talent management, succession planning, L&D, and recognition.
• Developing modern policies and processes aligned with employment law and industry trends, while coaching managers on best-practice people management.
• Coordinating and reviewing company benefits schemes (pension, healthcare, life assurance, income protection, cycle to work), managing renewals, benchmarking, and supporting Pico’s wellbeing programmes.
• Leading key HR projects, exploring workflow efficiencies, and managing monthly payroll administration, board reports, and internal communications.
• Collaborating with the Talent team to support timely onboarding and hiring processes, while managing third-party supplier relationships and maintaining accurate HR records.

What You’ll Need

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with solid generalist HR experience and a sound practical understanding of employment law.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for interacting with diverse teams and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Diligent, detail-oriented approach with strong organisational, numerical, and literacy skills to manage a varied workload at pace.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google packages, with a tech-curious mindset and a strong comfort level using AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Previous experience working within a software or technical environment.
• Experience working with HRIS tools such as BambooHR and/or Cornerstone.

This role is hybrid, up to two days from home and three days onsite in the St Neots office, with flexibility as required for business needs.

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world-class test & measurement tools - we’re about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive.

If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

• Enjoy flexible holidays, a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes, and be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus!
• Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few!
• You will find free fruit and five varieties of bean-to-cup coffee in our offices.

At Pico, every voice is heard, and you will be valued as an essential part of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

For any queries, reach out to Toni Jones [e-mail]