HR Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a busy and supportive HR team.

The salary is 33000 Based in Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing practical and commercially focused people advice to managers across a wide range of employee relations matters.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will act as the first point of contact for managers, offering balanced, high-quality HR guidance that supports organisational objectives while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. You will play a key role in empowering managers to make fair, consistent, and legally compliant people decisions.

• Act as the first point of contact for managers seeking advice on employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance and support on:
  • Short and long-term sickness absence management.
  • Investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes.
  • Capability and performance management.
  • Whistle blowing concerns.
  • Flexible working requests.
• Advise managers on suspension processes and associated procedures.
• Coordinate and support formal meetings, hearings, and case reviews.
• Attend employee relations meetings and take accurate, confidential notes.
• Draft professional correspondence including outcome letters and case documentation.
• Monitor absence levels and support managers in managing attendance triggers.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and follow-up actions.
• Build effective working relationships with trade union representatives and employee representatives.
• Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice people management.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and processes.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as required.

You will be a knowledgeable and confident HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or currently working towards qualification) and/or significant experience in an HR Advisory role.
• Proven experience managing and advising on complex employee relations matters.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to produce clear, professional, and accurate documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coaching and supporting managers.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.

• Experience working with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Experience using iTrent HR systems.

• Professional, approachable, and relationship-focused.
• Highly confidential with strong personal integrity.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Resilient and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
• Committed to delivering high-quality HR support and continuous improvement.

• A varied and rewarding HR role with significant employee relations exposure.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge and enjoy helping managers navigate complex people issues, we would love to hear from you