HR Advisor

We are recruiting for a HR Advisor to join our growing team. This is a key role providing expert HR advice and support, working closely with managers and employees to ensure the consistent application of HR policies and best practice, and to promote a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace culture.

You will partner closely with the Head of People and Culture to deliver a range of people initiatives and HR projects across the organisation, contributing to the continuous development of our employee experience and engagement strategy.

As LIMA is a small, fast-paced organisation, this role also includes hands‑on responsibility for HR administration alongside advisory duties. It is ideally suited to someone with strong HR administrative experience, a solid foundation in HR advisory work, and a desire to further develop their career within a broader HR generalist role.

As a generalist role, you will work across a broad range of HR activities, including HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, and learning and development, providing varied and hands‑on support throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, responding to a wide range of HR queries in a timely and professional manner
• Carry out HR and compliance administration, including preparing offer letters, employment contracts, and conducting Right to Work checks
• Manage low-level employee relations matters, providing clear, practical, and commercially sound advice to line managers in line with LIMA policies and UK employment law
• Support the Head of People and Culture in delivering key people initiatives and projects that enhance employee engagement and overall employee experience
• Maintain and update the HR system (HiBob), ensuring accurate data and using system functionality to improve efficiency and streamline processes
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (Hireful), including posting vacancies and long listing applications in collaboration with hiring managers
• Create tailored candidate information packs for vacancies, ensuring candidates receive clear and engaging information about the role, team, and organisation
• Conduct initial telephone screening interviews where appropriate, assessing candidate suitability against role requirements

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Assistant role, with exposure to or responsibility for HR advisory support
• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or a willingness to work towards achieving it
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and its practical application in the workplace
• Experience supporting recruitment activity and contributing to improvements in candidate experience and hiring processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when managing multiple priorities
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity

At LIMA, we help organisations achieve their ambitions through insight‑led technology strategy and managed services that enhance resilience, drive performance, and support sustainable growth. But we know that our success is powered by our people.

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work company for the second year running, and our team consistently tells us that the people are the best thing about working here. We recognise and reward the hard work of our colleagues with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a strong benefits package.

32,000 - 35,000

37.5

• 25 days holiday (pro rata for part‑timers) plus bank holidays; option to buy or sell 5 days each year.
• One paid day for birthday.
• Access to Medicash healthcare cash back plan; after two years of service optional private medical scheme.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay after two years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counselling and support services.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: retirement savings or purchase of an electric car or bike.
• Team building events and activities.