HR Coordinator/ Advisor

HR Advisor

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Hours: Full Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary

Our client is seeking an HR Advisor to provide front-line HR support and deliver generalist HR administration across the business.

Key Responsibilities of an HR Advisor:

• Administer HR and payroll documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic employee records.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities and administration.
• Create job adverts and job descriptions.
• Arrange and attend interviews and assessment activities.
• Provide HR advice to managers in line with policy and employment law.
• Support HR meetings, including notetaking and minutes.
• Assist with low to medium-level investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances.
• Support onboarding and ensure new starter documentation is completed.
• Respond to HR-related queries from managers and employees.
• Maintain and update HR documentation and records.
• Support absence and performance management processes.
• Produce and maintain accurate HR data and reports.
• Act as a system user and adviser for HR platforms.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with HR projects as required.

Key Skills of an HR Advisor:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification.
• Previous HR experience in a generalist role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator, written and verbal.
• Able to advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with HR systems and databases.
• Customer-focused with a passion for supporting people.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.