HR Advisor

HR Advisor required in Ledbury, Salary: £35,000 per annum, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a varied HR role, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This position would suit an experienced HR professional looking for a hands-on generalist role where they can make a genuine impact while continuing to develop their career.

Job Description:

The HR Advisor will work closely with managers and employees across the business to provide practical HR support and guidance. You will assist with employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation and HR administration, while helping to promote a positive working culture and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.This is a varied role where you will regularly engage with employees at all levels of the business, supporting day-to-day HR activities and contributing towards continuous improvement within the HR function.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
  
  
• Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases.
  
  
• Conduct investigations and assist with formal HR meetings.
  
  
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and liaising with agencies.
  
  
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions and probation reviews.
  
  
• Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters and HR documentation.
  
  
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
  
  
• Support payroll administration and provide relevant information to payroll providers.
  
  
• Assist with the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  
  
• Coordinate training activities and maintain training records.
  
  
• Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
  
  
• Produce HR reports and administration as required.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with current employment legislation and company policies.
  
  
• Work closely with managers to support employee development and performance.
  
  
• Contribute towards ongoing improvements within the HR department.
  
  

 About You:

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Officer or similar HR position.
  
  
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  
  
• Experience supporting employee relations activities.
  
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
  
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
  
  
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
  
  
• Confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels.
  
  

 Desirable:

• CIPD qualification or currently working towards CIPD accreditation.
  
  
• Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, food production or a similar environment.
  
  
• Experience supporting payroll processes.
  
  
• Experience reviewing and updating HR policies.
  
  
• Knowledge of employee engagement initiatives.
  
  
• Experience supporting organisational change or business improvement projects.
  
  

 What is on Offer:

• Salary of £35,000 per annum.
  
  
• Full-time permanent position.
  
  
• Monday to Friday working hours.
  
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  
  
• Varied role covering all aspects of HR.
  
  
• Opportunity to work closely with managers across the business.
  
  
• Supportive working environment.
  
  
• Long-term career development opportunities.
  
  

Interested?

To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester:Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZCall [phone removed], Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00.