HR Advisor

Colchester outskirts

Achieve a better work-life balance as an HR Advisor in a small but highly effective team. This new role is available as either a four-day or five-day week to suit your lifestyle, working from 8:30 - 5:00.

You’ll get ongoing training and development opportunities to help you stay ahead in your HR career. With an e-learning scheme called GROW, along with training from product suppliers and external trainers, you’ll always be learning.

Plus, you’ll be part of a growing business that values making a positive impact on the community as much as it values success. Their reputation and commitment to quality shines through the business and you’ll be an important part of supporting that.

What you'll do

Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll help keep the HR function running smoothly. You’ll provide guidance to around 300 employees and managers across three sites in North Essex and South Suffolk, covering everything from employee relations to recruitment. You’ll also get involved in HR projects and initiatives.

When it comes to employee relations, you’ll handle processes from end to end, including investigations and absence management. You’ll also support flexible working requests and advise managers on complex cases, working closely with Occupational Health when needed.

Staying up to date with employment legislation will be key, as you’ll recommend policy changes and draft contracts, variation letters, and other HR documents.

You’ll also help maintain and improve the HR system, Employment Hero, which has been a positive step towards automating much of the administrative HR processes and contribute to enhancing the overall employee experience through projects in areas like engagement and talent attraction.

What you'll need

• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Solid experience in employee relations
• A willingness to travel between sites
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

This is an exciting part time (including Fridays) or full time HR Advisor opportunity which in return offers a competitive salary package including a bonus, free parking and staff discounts opportunities.

For more information, please contact Eithne Sanders at Waddington Brown.