HR Advisor

Job Purpose

As an HR Advisor, you will provide proactive and customer-focused HR support across the business, working closely with managers and the wider People Team to support employee relations, policy compliance, absence management, HR administration and a positive colleague experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Major Accountabilities include, but not limited to 

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures and employment-related matters.

• Support the management of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters, ensuring they are handled fairly, consistently and in line with company policy.
• Support HR Business Partners with the application of HR policies, procedures and people practices across the business.
• Build effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders, providing practical HR support and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with employees, representatives and stakeholders to support positive employee relations and the timely resolution of issues.
• Support organisational change activities, including consultation processes, restructures and TUPE transfers where required.
• Work with managers to proactively manage sickness absence, supporting colleague wellbeing, return-to-work plans and attendance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives, projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reports and employee data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company requirements.
• Produce regular HR reports and management information as required.
• Contribute to the review and update of HR policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities where required.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, HR best practice and company policies.
• Ensure all HR activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.