HR Advisor

A rewarding opportunity for a dedicated HR Advisor to make a positive impact within a prestigious environment, fostering staff engagement, wellbeing, and best HR practices.

A fantastic opportunity to work alongside a senior HR team within a supportive and professional setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality HR advice and employee relations support to two areas of the business, including handling ER cases, grievances, disciplinary processes, and absence management.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and personnel administration.
• Maintain accurate HR records, update the HRIS, and ensure compliance with GDPR and safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that promote inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Assist in managing organisational change projects, restructuring, and process enhancements.
• Support the delivery of HR-led training and coaching for managers to enhance people management skills.
• Help ensure safeguarding standards are upheld in HR practices, with careful record-keeping and adherence to statutory guidance.

About you:

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or in a HR generalist role, with strong employee relations skills.
• Qualified to CIPD level 5 or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Good understanding of current employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Experience working within a leisure, education or similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Comfortable managing diverse workloads and prioritising effectively.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft 365 and HR systems (preferred but not essential).
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment aligned with the business's values.

What's on offer:

• Salary of approximately £41,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Supportive benefits including reduced-cost gym membership, free lunches at times.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and health & wellbeing support.
• Discounted tickets for specific theatre and concerts.
• Full-time, permanent role.