HR Advisor
Part-time (4 days / 32 hours per week)
Salary: £28,782 – £31,000 (DOE)
(FTE £35,978 – £38,750)
Location: Multi site (Tiptree, Sudbury, Chelmsford)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation. This is a varied and hands-on role, providing expert HR advice and support to managers and employees across multiple locations.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR and employee relations support, ensuring consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day HR advisory support to managers and employees
* Manage end-to-end employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, flexible working)
* Coach and support managers on people management and HR best practice
* Support complex absence and capability cases, including Occupational Health liaison
* Ensure compliance with employment law and update policies as required
* Support recruitment processes and manager guidance
* Produce HR documentation including contracts, letters, and variations
* Support HR system usage and ongoing improvements
* Contribute to HR projects focused on engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement
About You
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience in a multi-site or fast-paced environment
* Confident handling high-volume ER casework
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Competent in Microsoft Office; HR system experience desirable
Additional Information
* Travel required across multiple sites on a weekly basis
* Based primarily at one main site with regular travel to others
* Supportive HR team and opportunities for development
Benefits
* Staff discount scheme (increasing with service)
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Annual Christmas bonus
* Company sick pay (post-probation)
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
* Workplace pension
* Training and development opportunities
* Free parking