HR Advisor

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a highly regarded national professional services organisation with offices across the UK. Renowned for its collaborative culture, people-focused values, and commitment to professional excellence, the business offers a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to develop and thrive.Working as part of a respected HR team, you'll support stakeholders across multiple business areas, providing expert HR guidance and partnering with managers to deliver effective people solutions. Your new role Reporting to a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering a proactive and commercially focused HR advisory service across the business. This is a varied generalist position, providing advice and support on the full employee life cycle while ensuring HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation are applied consistently and effectively.You'll build strong relationships with managers across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor on a wide range of people matters and helping to drive best practice throughout the business. Key Responsibilities

Provide professional and pragmatic HR advice to managers and employees on a broad range of employee relations matters.

Coach and support managers on HR policies, procedures, and people management best practice.

Manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, and flexible working cases.

Support the recruitment process, including guidance on hiring best practice and onboarding activities.

Assist managers with performance management, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Ensure HR processes and documentation remain compliant with employment legislation and GDPR requirements.

Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR-related correspondence where required.

Support organisational change initiatives and wider people projects.

Collaborate closely with HR colleagues to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced service delivery.

Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, processes, and people-focused initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced HR professional with strong generalist HR knowledge and a genuine passion for delivering a high-quality people service. You'll also have:

CIPD qualification (or equivalent professional HR qualification).

Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.

Experience working within a professional services environment.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Proven experience supporting employee relations casework.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The ability to build strong relationships and influence managers at all levels.

A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a progressive and supportive organisation that places significant value on its people and culture.Benefits include:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for continued professional development.

Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects.

Collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Career progression opportunities within a respected national organisation.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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