Hybrid HR Advisor — Practical SME Growth Partner

The Fractional HR Department; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments and snacks in Seveno

Hybrid working options

Job summary

The Fractional HR Department in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR professional with solid UK generalist HR experience, preferably supporting SMEs. The role focuses on employee relations, policy development and client advisory work, with hybrid working from Sevenoaks and occasional client-site visits across London & South East.

You will lead ER cases, provide legally sound guidance, support recruitment campaigns, draft policies, deliver training, and help implement new HR processes.

Qualifications

• Solid UK generalist HR experience, ideally supporting SMEs.
• Strong employee relations experience and confidence leading on cases.
• Ability to provide clear, structured advice even in fast-moving situations.
• Good commercial judgement and understanding of small business realities.
• Clear, warm, professional communication and collaboration.
• Willingness to work autonomously while aligning with team standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, probation, etc.) with knowledge of employment law and ACAS codes.
• Provide clear, legally sound guidance to clients and colleagues.
• Support recruitment campaigns and benchmarking terms and conditions.
• Draft and maintain policies, templates, and SOPs.
• Deliver training sessions to clients.
• Support implementation of new processes and systems, collaborating with wider HR team.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

ER case leadership

Recruitment support

Policy drafting

Training delivery

Autonomous working

Education

Level 3 CIPD or equivalent

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

The Fractional HR Department in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR professional with solid UK generalist HR experience, preferably supporting SMEs. The role focuses on employee relations, policy development and client advisory work, with hybrid working from Sevenoaks and occasional client-site visits across London & South East.

You will lead ER cases, provide legally sound guidance, support recruitment campaigns, draft policies, deliver training, and help implement new HR processes.