HR Advisor

  • Reed
  • Bath, Somerset
  • May 21, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

People & Culture Advisor

Location: On-site Salary: £36,000-£40,000 Hours: Full-time (flexible/condensed hours considered)

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative People & Culture Advisor to join a supportive HR team within a values-led organisation. This is a broad, hands-on generalist role where you'll provide practical HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle while helping to foster a positive and inclusive culture.

You'll work closely with managers to build confidence in people management, offering advice on employee relations, policy application, and day-to-day HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide practical HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employment legislation
  • Manage employee relations casework including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance
  • Support absence management, maternity processes and employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Assist with contracts, pay queries, onboarding and general HR administration during busy periods
  • Coach and support managers to build effective people management skills
  • Ensure HR records and processes remain compliant and up to date
  • Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

  • Previous experience in a generalist HR role (Advisor level or strong HR Officer)
  • Confident handling employee relations cases and advising managers
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility quickly
  • Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • CIPD Level 5 desirable but not essential

The Team

You'll be part of a friendly and experienced People & Culture team, working closely with the Director, HR Business Partner, Officer and Recruitment Administrator.

Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
  • Matched pension
  • Free lunches and refreshments
  • Access to gym, pool and wellbeing facilities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On-site parking (subject to availability)

Additional Information

  • Fully on-site role
  • Open to part-time or flexible working patterns
  • September start preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
  • Safer recruitment checks will apply