Human Resources Specialist

DiSRUPT Recruitment & Search | B Corp; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DiSRUPT Recruitment & Search | B Corp in Reading area is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join a friendly, growing team. You will provide day-to-day HR advice, support managers, and handle employee relations with a solutions-focused approach.

The role focuses on HR advisory support, policy guidance, TUPE and UK employment law, and process improvements to enhance the employee experience. You will work closely with senior HR colleagues and an HR & Payroll Assistant, in a full-time

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor/Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees.
• Advise on policies, procedures, TUPE and UK employment law.
• Manage and support employee relations cases (absence, discipline, grievances, performance).
• Support onboarding, probation, performance management and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records and compliance data.
• Coordinate TUPE transfers and communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

UK employment law

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced and confident HR Specialist to join a friendly, well-established organisation during an exciting period of continued growth.

Working closely with senior HR colleagues and an HR & Payroll Assistant, you’ll help deliver a professional, consistent and solutions-focused HR service across the business.

This is a varied generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR advisory support and process improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, TUPE and UK employment legislation.
• Manage and support employee relations cases, including:
• Absence management.
• Disciplinary matters.
• Grievances.
• Performance concerns.
• Manage sickness absence processes from start to finish.
• Monitor absence trends and support return-to-work discussions.
• Coach managers to improve their confidence and capability in people management.
• Prepare clear, accurate and compliant HR documentation, including letters and outcome notes.
• Support onboarding, probation, performance management and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including absence and compliance data.
• Support onboarding escalations, particularly those involving compliance and DBS requirements.
• Coordinate and support TUPE transfers, including due diligence, data gathering, documentation and employee communications.
• Work closely with operational managers to provide practical, business-focused HR solutions.
• Build strong relationships with head-office and field-based teams.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, engagement initiatives and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and the employee experience.
• Support change initiatives and TUPE-related transitions.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Specialist or HR Generalist position.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge, with particular strength in employee relations.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing a range of employee relations cases.
• Confident providing HR advice independently, while knowing when to elevate.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative.
• Comfortable working with senior colleagues and supporting junior HR team members.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• CIPD Level 5, or equivalent experience, would be desirable.
• Able to work full-time from the office in Wokingham.