HR Advisor

Job: HR Advisor

Description

Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Hybrid (with travel to sites as needed)
Reports to: People Manager
Type: Permanent, Part Time

About the Role

Our client is looking for a HR Advisor to join their well established team. This is a pivotal role supporting the success of their people practices. As an HR Advisor, you'll lead and support a wide range of HR functions across the entire employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance, and training. You’ll be a trusted advisor for managers and staff, ensuring consistent and values-led HR support.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate closely with:

• Senior Managers and the Operations Team
• Finance, Governance, and staff across all locations

Externally, you'll liaise with:

• HR consultants, training providers, contractors
• Local authorities and other relevant stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
• Manage monthly payroll preparation and ensure accurate data is submitted
• Maintain and update HR systems and records
• Support training needs analysis, coordination and delivery
• Advise on employee relations matters, supporting managers through the process
• Monitor and update HR policies, keeping them aligned with current legislation
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries and internal communications
• Work with managers on contractual changes, ensuring all documentation and payroll updates are in place
• Support and, where appropriate, lead on HR initiatives and projects aligned with the annual operating plan
• Manage HR reporting, including turnover, absence, retention and engagement metrics
• Organise internal HR events including staff conferences, internships, and career fairs
• Assist with internal health & safety coordination
• Champion Trees for Life values in all aspects of the role

About You

Knowledge & Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
• Proficient in using HR systems and general IT platforms

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder across all levels
• Confident advising senior managers
• Diplomatic, empathetic and trustworthy
• Analytical with good attention to detail
• Able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable presenting and facilitating training sessions

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar HR advisory role
• Experience in the third sector or hospitality/retail sector is a plus
• Practical experience delivering training or workshops

Personal Attributes

• Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Approachable, tactful and supportive
• Honest, reliable and calm under pressure
• Collaborative, values team success and individual contributions

Working Environment & Flexibility

• Hybrid working with occasional travel between sites
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required
• Comfortable working in open-plan and hot desk environments
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when needed
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous development

If you match the above and are interested in discussing in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland

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