Hr Advisor

  • IB Talent Search
  • Wrecclesham, Surrey
  • May 03, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR HR ADVISOR/ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRATOR TO JOIN THIS GROWING PAN-EUROPEAN HOSPITALITY/LEISURE BUSINESS.

My Client, one of the leading leisure/ hospitality businesses in the UK, is now looking for an HR advisor to join the team in their busy Head Office in Surrey.

Ideal for an experienced HR Administrator or Hr Advisor who ideally (but not necessarily) has experience within the retail, hospitality, or leisure industries.

As an HR Adviser, you will play a key role in supporting managers and crew across the business with day-to-day people matters. You will provide practical HR support, ensuring consistency, compliance, and a positive crew experience across all sites.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident in managing a wide range of employee relations cases while building strong relationships with stakeholders.On offer is a competitive salary, hybrid working, and some unusual company benefits!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Operations

Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment and leaver processes, ensuring all activities align with payroll cut-off dates and internal processes.

Carry out and monitor compliance checks, including Right to Work (RTW), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and DVLA checks, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel records across HR systems (e.g. Fourth) and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Mission Control), ensuring data integrity at all times.

Prepare and issue standard HR documentation, including contracts, references, and other personnel communications.

Prepare parental leave letters, calculations and other relevant documentation

Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries in a timely, professional, and supportive manner, escalating where appropriate.

Policy and Compliance

Support the review and updating of HR policies and procedures in line with legislative changes and evolving business needs.

Ensure all HR activities are fully compliant with GDPR and data protection requirements, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.

Promote consistent application of policies across the business, supporting and guiding managers to apply them effectively.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Support wider People initiatives, including engagement surveys (e.g. GPTW), wellbeing programmes, and culture-focused projects.

Support the implementation of organisational or structural changes within HR systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and ways of working to enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

General Administration

Provide administrative support to the People Team on ad-hoc projects, initiatives, and events.

Essential

Proven experience in a generalist HR role

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Approachable and credible, with the ability to build trust quickly.

Resilient and able to handle sensitive situations professionally.

Strong team player aligned to a real Team culture.

Please apply via the link below ASAP or contact Ian Gerstein for more information.