About this role
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our clients busy team on a permanent basis, providing hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers.
This is a varied, generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations. You will support managers with day-to-day people matters, helping them navigate HR processes confidently while ensuring policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Winnersh
Salary: £40,000 per annum - depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from employees and managersProvide practical advice on performance, attendance, absence, capability and conduct mattersSupport managers through investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to proceduresAdvise on probation reviews and extensions, including appropriate documentation and next stepsCoordinate Occupational Health referrals and support long-term sickness, return-to-work cases and workplace adjustmentsProvide HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and leaversManage Right to Work checks, DBS-related queries and associated compliance requirementsSupport managers with employee relations matters, escalating complex or sensitive cases where appropriateMaintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR documentationProvide a responsive, professional and solutions-focused HR service in a fast-paced environment About You
Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist roleGood working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practiceConfident advising and supporting managers on day-to-day employee relations mattersProactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing prioritiesStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levelsAble to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalismStrong attention to detail, particularly when managing employee records, case documentation and complianceCIPD qualified or equivalent practical HR experience would be advantageous Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.