About the Company

We are seeking a proactive and professional HR Advisor to deliver high quality generalist HR support to our client organisation. This role plays a key part in ensuring HR practices reflect the client's core values, support a positive and inclusive working environment, and remain fully compliant with UK employment legislation. Working closely with managers and employees, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing practical, consistent, and commercially sound people advice.

Start date

ASAP

Working Hours

Monday to Friday ~ 37.5 hours ~ Onsite 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide expert guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management.

• Coordinate, document, and advise on all types of absence, including sickness and other leave.

• Monitor absence trends and support active attendance management across the client organisation.

• Coordinate occupational health referrals and health surveillance assessments.

• Ensure fair and consistent application of the client's HR policies and procedures.

• Manage the off-boarding process, conducting exit interviews and ensuring all required tasks are completed.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment activity across the client organisation, including:

  • Running recruitment campaigns

  • Advising managers on recruitment and selection approaches

  • Reviewing and updating job descriptions

  • Training hiring managers on interview evaluation techniques

  • Coordinating interviews and managing offers

• Facilitate effective onboarding and induction processes to ensure new starters feel welcomed and informed.

• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics such as retention, time to fill, and cost per hire.

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HR system.

• Monitor, analyse, and report on key HR metrics including employee turnover, voluntary vs involuntary turnover, retention, and internal mobility.

• Identify trends and insights from HR data and support action planning to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure all HR trackers and records are maintained accurately.

• Support benefits administration, working closely with Payroll and third-party providers.

• Support employee communications and engagement initiatives, including noticeboards, the DAISY Award, newsletters, and employee surveys.

Learning & Development

• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating development initiatives for the client.

• Support the Head of HR in strengthening line manager capability through the delivery of people management workshops.

• Support managers in implementing and reviewing personal development plans.

Policy & Compliance

• Review, update, and maintain HR policies in line with current employment legislation.

• Ensure employees understand policies through onboarding, training, and accessible documentation.

• Monitor policy acknowledgement rates in line with agreed KPIs.

• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend preventative actions.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience in a Fast paced environment

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to think critically and take initiative

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on 01780 480530 or angus@morepeople.co.uk