People & Culture Advisor

Recorra Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company based in London is seeking a People & Culture Advisor. This position involves providing HR support, managing employee relations, and maintaining HR records within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification, possesses strong communication skills, and is proficient with HR systems. Join a fast-growing, ethical organization committed to making a difference in the workplace.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Free breakfast

Monthly massages

Dog friendly office

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an HR advisory role or strong administrative role.
• Confidence in handling employee relations matters like disciplinary and grievance.
• Experience with blue- and white-collar staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support for employee relations issues.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR data.
• Oversee onboarding documentation and process.

Skills

Handling first-line employee relations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Self-motivated attitude

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

BrightHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: People & Culture Advisor
Reports to: Head of People
Location: London Lant Street or Purfleet Essex
Salary: £40,000
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: 9am-5:30pm

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive People and Culture Advisor (or a very strong Administrator who is looking to step up) to join our dynamic People team. This role is a great opportunity for an HR professional with strong advisory and administrative skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build their experience across the full employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified or currently studying towards it, have a solid grasp of first-line employee relations across both blue- and white-collar workforces, and be confident supporting a diverse range of HR tasks with accuracy and professionalism.

Desirable: The ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese is highly valued to support our multilingual workforce.

Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Provide first-line HR support for disciplinary, grievance, and performance issues, escalating when necessary to Head of People
• Support line managers with basic ER queries and guide them through initial processes
• Maintain accurate and confidential ER documentation

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records on BrightHR
• Input and track sickness, absence, and holiday data (including buying/selling leave and additional entitlement)
• Run monthly HR reports and provide timely and accurate information to the Head of People
• Manage and update staff benefit platforms, ensuring accurate starter and leaver data
• Monitor staff reviews and liaise with line managers to ensure completion
• Distribute and collate DSE assessments (new starters and annual)
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality when handling employee information
• Prepare for and support with internal HR audits and compliance checks (e.g., right to work, GDPR, data audits)
• Monitor probationary periods and send timely reminders to managers for review
• Provide admin support on HR projects, such as system upgrades, restructuring, performance reviews, or policy rollouts

Onboarding/Leavers

• Prepare drafts of offer letters and employment contracts
• Carry out right-to-work checks and obtain employment references
• Collate and manage onboarding documentation, creating new starter profiles on BrightHR
• Prepare leavers letters and record data accurately

Training & Development

• Support with tracking training completion and development needs
• Assist in recording learning outcomes and maintaining training records

Essential Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently studying towards it)
• Previous experience in a similar HR advisor or stepping up from an experienced administrative role
• Confidence in handling first-line employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance)
• Experience working with both blue- and white-collar staff groups
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, self-motivated attitude

Desirable

• Experience using BrightHR or similar HRIS systems
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience coordinating employee benefits
• Working knowledge of Power BI
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is highly valued to support our multilingual workforce

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and CIPD support
• Access to staff benefits and wellbeing programmes
• Make a real impact in shaping employee experience across the organisation
• Flexible working hours
• 22 days' annual leave (additional days for length of service) plus bank holidays
• Employee pension scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Charity volunteering opportunities and social activities
• Free breakfast
• Monthly massages
• Dog friendly office

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.