Human Resources Advisor

KC Group Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Group Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in the West Midlands. You will support HR compliance and governance across the organisation and provide guidance to colleagues on key compliance matters.

Working in a hybrid role, you will coach junior team members, help develop processes, maintain accurate records for audits, and help ensure a high standard of HR service.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations or advisory with a compliance focus.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience in Right to Work, immigration, sponsorship or wider HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HR compliance and governance activities, ensuring processes align with legal and organisational requirements.
• Provide guidance across HR compliance areas, including Right to Work, immigration and sponsorship.
• Support and guide junior HR team members to build capability within HR Operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance monitoring, audits and reporting.
• Contribute to review and improvement of HR processes, procedures and controls for consistency.
• Build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, offering practical HR guidance on policies and legislation.

Skills

HR compliance

HR Operations

Right to Work

Immigration

Sponsorship

Stakeholder management

CIPD knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Up to £36,000

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a successful and growing organisation on a 12-month contract as an HR Advisor. Working as part of an established People team, you'll play an important role in supporting HR compliance and governance across the organisation, whilst providing guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on key compliance matters. The role will also include supporting and developing junior members of the HR team, alongside contributing to process improvements and ensuring a high standard of HR service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of HR compliance and governance activities, ensuring processes are completed accurately and in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Provide guidance and support across a range of HR compliance areas, including Right to Work, immigration and sponsorship, and wider employment compliance.
• Support and guide junior members of the HR team, sharing knowledge and helping to develop capability across HR Operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance monitoring, audits and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of HR processes, procedures and controls to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, providing practical advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within HR Operations, HR Advisory or a similar role with a strong focus on compliance.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience in areas such as Right to Work, immigration, sponsorship or wider HR compliance.
• Experience of supporting, coaching or guiding junior colleagues would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.