Part-time HR Advisor

Tregothnan; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care cash back plan

Discount scheme with high street and在线

Job summary

Tregothnan is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to deliver a comprehensive HR service to around 80 staff. The role is office-based, 21 hours per week, in a rural Cornwall setting.

You will advise and support managers on HR matters, manage HR processes including recruitment, capability, absence and payroll, and help develop HR policies while ensuring legal compliance and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous similar experience within an SME.
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation.
• Maths and English at good general education level; CIPD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, training, coaching and support to employees and managers on HR matters.
• Manage HR processes: recruitment and selection; capability, grievance and disciplinary; absence management; performance management; payroll administration; benefits administration and promotions; health surveillance and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and Employee Handbook; ensure continuous improvement.
• Produce HR reports, analyse results and recommend actions.
• Support managers' people skills development and consistency of people management.
• Contribute to a progressive employer with good employee relations and legal compliance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent organisation

Time management

Sound judgement

Negotiation skills

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

CIPD qualification (preferred)

Good general education incl. Maths & English

Tools

MS Office

HR software

Job description

Part-time HR Advisor
Approximately 8 miles from Truro, Cornwall
Salary: £24,000pa (FTE £40,000pa), depending on experience

About Us

Tregothnan is a rural estate with a diverse portfolio of agricultural, property and business interests. The Estate sits on the banks of the River Fal and is home to a world-renowned botanical garden and pioneering tea plantations, and supports employment across gardens, forestry, farming, maintenance, joinery and professional services. Combining a deep respect for heritage with a progressive and commercial approach, the estate is committed to responsible stewardship and the long‑term care of its exceptional landscape.

The Estate offers a diverse range of roles and activities, with a strong community spirit, inspiring surroundings, and engaging work. Working at Tregothnan means becoming part of Cornwall's heritage while helping to shape its modern future.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced standalone part‑time HR Advisor who is responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive HR service to approximately 80 employees. The position is 100% office‑based, in a beautiful location.

Duties include:

• Provide advice, guidance, training, coaching and support to employees and managers on all HR matters.
• Manage and co‑ordinate all HR processes, including: recruitment and selection; capability, grievance and disciplinary; absence management; performance management; payroll administration; benefits administration and promotion; health surveillance; health and wellbeing initiatives and promotion; leavers, etc.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook, HR Systems and Processes, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Produce HR reports, analyse and report on results, and make recommendations of any required actions.
• Support the development of managers' people skills and ensure consistency of people management across the Estate.
• Contribute to us being a progressive employer with good employee relations.
• Ensure legal compliance and best practice for all HR related activities.

About You

You will need:

• Previous similar experience within an SME.
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation.
• Good general education, including Maths and English, and preferably CIPD qualified.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office, and experience of using HR software.
• Self‑motivated, excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Sound judgement and confident decision‑maker.
• Tenacious with good influencing and negotiating skills.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality, and a good role model.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude, approachable, polite and good levels of personal presentation.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to other sites occasionally, as and when required.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport, as we are in a rural location with no access to public transport.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Benefits

• Part‑time, 21 hours per week, 3 days per week.
• Health care cash back plan.
• Discount scheme with high street and online retailers.
• Salary sacrifice homeware, tech and cycle to work schemes.

Application deadline

29/09/2026