HR Advisor

The HR Advisor position in Meriden offers a full-time, permanent contract with a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, dependent on experience. This office-based role involves providing practical, commercially-focused guidance to managers across a broad spectrum of employee relations matters. The work is heavily ER-focused, requiring confidence in handling multiple priorities and delivering clear advice. Candidates should possess a CIPD qualification or demonstrate substantial equivalent experience.

Working hours are Monday to Friday. This position suits a professional seeking a varied caseload within a dedicated team, where sound judgement and the ability to support stakeholders effectively are essential.

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and fast-paced HR team based in Meriden.

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business.
• Manage a high volume of employee relations cases including:
  • Disciplinary
  • Grievance
  • Absence management
  • Performance and capability
  • Flexible working requests
  • Family-friendly matters
• Support managers through investigations, hearings and consultations.
• Prepare HR documentation including invitations, outcome letters and case correspondence.
• Coach and support line managers in handling people matters effectively.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Identify potential risks and provide practical solutions to support business needs.
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required.

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, resilient and able to manage a busy and demanding workload. You'll be the type of person who enjoys spinning multiple plates and can confidently balance competing priorities without compromising on quality or service.

• Previous experience within a generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience supporting managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or Level
  5) or currently studying.
• Experience with in a multi-site environment.
• Exposure to organisational change, redundancy or TUPE processes.