The HR Advisor will partner with and provide professional HR advice and support to managers and staff on a range of employment issues, fostering positive working relations. As HR Advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive HR support across a wide range of areas, including:
Advising managers on recruitment, employee relations, performance, sickness absence, terms & conditions, and organisational change
Leading on ER casework with support from the HR Manager
Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees
Ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment legislation
Producing workforce reports and analytics, and using data to improve workforce practices
Supporting and leading on HR related projects (including TUPE), policy updates, and training delivery
Coaching and developing line managers to build confidence in people management

We’d love to hear from you if you have:
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Strong operational HR experience, ideally in a complex or unionised environment
Confident knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Experience managing ER casework sensitively and professionally
Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong absence management experience

What you’ll get in return
Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the Reigate office
Free on site parking
36-hour working week with flexible working options
Generous annual leave
Learning and development support
Employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and more


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