Junior HR Advisor

The KC Group; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Group is seeking a Junior HR Advisor to join our HR Operations team in the West Midlands on a 12-Month Fixed Term contract. The role is hybrid, providing day-to-day HR support across processes and acting as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries.

You will focus on HR compliance and administration, covering Right to Work checks, DBS and visa sponsorship, and other regulatory checks, ensuring timely, accurate documentation and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Administration or HR Operations.
• Knowledge of HR compliance (Right to Work, DBS checks, visa sponsorship).
• Understanding of employee records and lifecycle processes.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• CIPD qualification or progress towards it desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR operational support and act as first point of contact.
• Support HR compliance activities, including Right to Work and DBS checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle processes, including changes and leave.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Recruitment and Finance to meet deadlines.
• Help improve HR processes and policies for consistent service.

Skills

HR administration

HR operations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Up to £28,840

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior HR Advisor to join an established HR team within a successful and growing organisation. Working as part of the HR Operations function, you'll provide day-to-day support across a broad range of HR processes, acting as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries.

The role has a particular focus on HR compliance and administration, supporting areas such as Right to Work checks, visa sponsorship, DBS and other regulatory checks, alongside wider employee lifecycle processes. You'll play an important part in ensuring HR processes are completed accurately and within agreed timescales, whilst helping to maintain high standards of compliance and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR operational support, acting as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries through the HR inbox.
• Support HR compliance activities, including Right to Work checks, visa sponsorship, DBS/PVG checks and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring documentation is processed and updated in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle processes, including contractual changes, family-friendly leave, employee benefits and payroll-related administration.
• Liaise with managers and internal teams, including Payroll, Recruitment and Finance, to ensure HR processes are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes, policies and procedures, helping to deliver an efficient and consistent HR service.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within HR Administration, HR Operations or a similar HR support role.
• Some knowledge of HR compliance processes, ideally including Right to Work, DBS checks, visa sponsorship or other regulatory requirements.
• An understanding of general HR processes, such as employee records, contractual changes and family-friendly leave.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and respond to queries from employees and managers.
• Comfortable working with HR systems and Microsoft Office, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes.
• CIPD qualification or working towards one would be desirable.