HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Job title: HR Advisor

Location: Waltham Abbey

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Main Purpose Of

The Role:

The HR Advisor will provide administrative support for our client’s Waltham Abbey site, which incorporates their warehouse, logistics, QA and Supply Chain functions.

This role involves a variety of tasks working closely with site management, including recruitment support, employee record management, benefits administration, and coordinating HR projects. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and possesses excellent communication skills.

• Being the first point of contact for all HR‑related queries
• Supporting management through day‑to‑day administrative duties
• Administering HR‑related documentation, such as contracts of employment
• Ensuring the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation
• Assisting in the recruitment process and liaising with recruitment agencies
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date employee records in the HR System
• Managing Time & Attendance system
• Handling onboarding and off‑boarding processes, including preparing necessary documentation and conducting inductions
• Managing absences (e.g., Return to Work forms and holidays)
• Assisting in all employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievances, pay and other duties as reasonably requested by management
• Coordinating and supporting various HR projects, such as HR systems implementation, training programmes and performance management processes
• Assisting in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Ensuring timesheets are processed in a timely manner
• Assisting in payroll, ensuring monthly invoices are checked and ready for processing
• Assisting with compliance on UK legislation and areas highlighted by the HSE and trade federation
• Supporting the Operations Manager with investigations as required for accidents/investigations
• Ensuring adequate cover for first‑aiders & fire marshalls across all departments

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise work effectively and efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Good knowledge of MS Excel & Word
• Experienced and confident, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
• Proactive, self‑starter with a practical and logical approach
• Knowledge of HR systems desirable but not essential, as training will be provided
• Experience working in a HR related role, ideally in warehousing or distribution

• Proven HR experience within a fast‑paced environment, preferably in logistics, warehousing or industrial environment
• Strong English verbal and written skills (essential)
• Strong numeracy skills (essential)

• Holidays: 23 days rising to 25 after 3 complete years of service
• Employer pension contribution: 3% contribution

If you feel you have the relevant experience then we’d love to hear from you – apply today!