HR Advisor

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our HR team based in Foston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality HR support that drives employee engagement and business performance.

As HR Advisor, you will provide expert advice and support to managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy implementation, and employee engagement initiatives. You will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance matters.
• Conduct investigations, produce reports, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Coach managers to effectively manage people-related issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

• Support performance review processes, probation reviews, and development planning activities.
• Advise managers on managing performance concerns and improvement plans.
• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating learning and development initiatives.

• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant with employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation in line with GDPR requirements.
• Prepare HR correspondence, reports, meeting notes, and management information.
• Support HR audits and compliance activities.

• Assist with employee benefits administration and employee queries.
• Work with payroll and external providers to ensure accurate processing of employee changes.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives focused on engagement, wellbeing, retention, and continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with employment law and HR best practice.

• Support initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Help organise employee events, recognition schemes, wellbeing activities, and communication campaigns.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or similar HR role.
• Experience managing or supporting employee relations cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR administration processes.
• Experience using HR systems, ideally UKG or similar HR software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively., GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional, approachable, and solution-focused.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location:

In person