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Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations and supporting positive workplace culture? We are looking for a proactive permanent, full time HR Advisor to join our team and provide high-quality, hands-on support across a wide range of HR activities. In this role, you will play a key part in managing complex ER cases, coaching managers, and ensuring best practice across the organisation. As an HR Advisor, you will support the Human Resources Department by delivering effective HR services with a strong focus on employee relations (ER). You will manage a varied caseload, provide expert advice to managers, and contribute to wider HR initiatives that help shape and strengthen our people culture.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness absence, and capability issues
Conduct investigation meetings, prepare case documentation, and guide managers through all stages of the ER process
Ensure all cases are handled in line with employment law, company procedures, and HR best practice
Support early conflict resolution through coaching, mediation, and proactive ER interventions
Monitor and report ER trends, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
Provide day-to-day advice to managers on policies, ER issues, and best practice people management
Coach managers to confidently manage difficult conversations
Deliver ER briefings and training sessions to enhance managerial capability
Review and update HR policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company culture
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all ER activities
Support compliance with current employment legislation and internal HR standards
Manage short- and long-term absence processes, including OH referrals and return-to-work planning
Identify wellbeing concerns and recommend appropriate support
Contribute to wider HR projects including culture and change programmes
Assist with HR reporting, audits, KPIs, and continuous improvement activities
Act as a role model for high-quality people management practices
Support the leaver process and handle general HR queries
Represent the HR department at internal and external meetings
Provide support on ad hoc HR initiatives as required
Requirements:
Strong, demonstrable experience in employee relations and case management
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to build strong, effective working relationships
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively
Strong customer service orientation and commitment to high-quality HR delivery
Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs
Experience within the FMCG sector
CIPD Level 5 (Chartered Member) or currently working towards this qualification