Adviser - Maternity Cover

Location: On site / Southend-on-Sea, UK
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | HR
Annual Salary range:from £ 30,000.00 to £ 35,000.00

We are looking for an experienced People Adviser to join our People Team on a maternity cover for up to 12 months.

You will play a key role in building strong relationships with managers and employees across the business, helping to foster a positive and people-focused culture. Providing high-quality HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, you will offer practical advice and guidance, support employee relations matters, and help ensure our people policies and practices remain effective, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Hood Group is a UK-based insurance provider that partners with start‑ups, consumer brands, and large insurers to deliver innovative insurance solutions. Established in 1983 and with over 40 years’ experience working across the insurance industry, the company aims to help its partners, including well-known household brands and high street retailers, transform their insurance proposition by delivering innovative business models and products that enhance customer engagement and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations (ER) case management
• HR administration and MI reporting
• Policy management and compliance
• Recruitment and onboarding process support
• Payroll administration
• HR projects and process improvement work

What We Need From You:

• Previous experience in HR and understanding of employment law
• Experience in ER case management and improving HR metrics - beneficial
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A collaborative team player as well as able to work alone
• Able to deal with change effectively
• Able to demonstrate empathy and apply policy
• Experienced in HRIS
• CIPD Qualification

Why Join us?

At Hood Group, we take pride in creating a collaborative working environment that nurtures creativity and encourages forward thinking. Joining our team means more than just achieving objectives - it's about being part of a community that makes working at Hood Group truly exceptional.

• We are offering 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan
• Incentive of £250 on refer a friend scheme
• Social company events, we want you to be part of the Hood Group community
• Employee Recognition Scheme – Hood Stars, we celebrate and recognise your contribution to Hood Group
• We will provide your laptop and any other professional equipment as required