HR Advisor

HR Advisor / HR Generalist

Northeast Suffolk Area

Full Time

£35k

Are you a proactive HR professional looking for a varied generalist role where you can truly make an impact?

We're seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their people team. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys a broad role covering employee relations, recruitment, data analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters.
• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations cases including:
  • Attendance and absence management
  • Performance management
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Flexible working requests
  • Workplace wellbeing matters
• Support managers through investigations, formal meetings and hearings.
• Advise on occupational health matters and return-to-work processes.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activity, from vacancy approval through to offer stage.
• Prepare contracts, employment documentation and new starter paperwork.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and support the delivery of induction programmes.
• Ensure all pre-employment and compliance checks are completed accurately.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and internal policies.
• Monitor holiday, absence and employee data records.
• Produce HR documentation and correspondence as required.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Compile and analyse HR metrics, identifying trends and recommending solutions.
• Support management with regular people data reporting.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development and delivery of management training where required.

General HR Support

• Coordinate employee wellbeing initiatives and recognition activities.
• Manage various people-related administrative processes.
• Support the wider HR team with day-to-day operational activities.
• Contribute to creating a positive and engaging workplace culture.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and resilient HR professional who can confidently build relationships at all levels of the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing a range of employee relations cases independently.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present HR data.

Desirable

• Experience delivering management coaching or training.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, production or industrial environments.

For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge

Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin