Junior HR Advisor x 2

Main Purpose

To provide a high-quality, proactive HR advisory and administrative service across the business, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters.

The role will act as a first point of contact for first -level employee relations (ER) matters, while maintaining responsibility for core HR administration processes.

The role also supports payroll processes where required, ensuring continuity of service during periods of absence within the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
  • Manage  first -level employee relations cases, including sickness absence, informal disciplinary matters, and minor grievances, escalating where appropriate
  • Support and prepare documentation for formal ER processes such as investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings
  • Maintain accurate, confidential HR records and ensure all employee data is compliant with legal and company requirements
  • Coordinate all HR administration activities including starters, leavers, contract changes, and employee lifecycle documentation
  • Ensure all HR system updates (e.g. TMS or HRIS) are accurate and completed within required deadlines
  • Co-ordinate recruitment campaigns, working closely with stakeholders to understand needs
  • Liaise with managers across sites to gather and validate employee data, ensuring accuracy for payroll processing
  • Provide payroll support and cover where required, including inputting changes, checking data, and responding to payroll queries
  • Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives across the business (e.g. engagement, process improvements)
  • Assist with the review and continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures, and documentation
  • Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to promote a positive employee experience
  • Track and analyse basic HR metrics (e.g. absence, turnover) to identify trends and support decision making
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and internal governance
  • Provide general HR support across the function as required

  • Perform any other duties as reasonably requested

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communication skills with the ability to advise and influence managers
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach
• Understanding of employment law
• Experience interpreting HR policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience working in a HR administrative or similar role
• Experience managing employee lifecycle administration (starters, leavers, changes)
• Experience working with HR systems and employee data
• CIPD Level 3 

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

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