Regional HR Advisor – 6 month fixed term contract

South East (Hybrid with travel across sites)

Up to £45,000 (pro-rata'd) dependent on experience

Sites within region:

Saxham, Coryton, Cranbrook CDC, Crawley CDC, Sittingbourne CDC, Dartford CDC, Norwich CDC, Peterborough CDC, Edmonton CDC, Uxbridge CDC, Guildford CDC

Are you ready to take on a rewarding HR role where no two days are the same?
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Regional HR Advisor to join our People Experience team on a 6 month fixed term contract basis.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our sites across the South East and outskirts of London, providing professional HR advice, coaching managers, and partnering closely with leaders to deliver practical, people-driven solutions that make a real impact.

This is a regional role that combines operational delivery with strategic influence. You’ll spend around two to three days per week visiting sites, with the remainder of your time spent working remotely. A company vehicle will be provided for travel between sites.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide expert, trusted HR advice across a wide range of employee relation cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and capability – ensuring fair, consistent and legally sound outcomes.
• Owning ER Case work end to end offering proactive support and coaching to managers and helping to build confidence and capability in handling sensitive people matters.
• Championing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development to exit, with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive colleague experience.
• Coaching and upskilling managers to strengthen their people management skills, with a particular focus on ER capability and confident decision-making.
• Partnering with operational teams to build strong, trust-based relationships and foster a culture of accountability, fairness, and open communication
• Using ER data and insights to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement in policies, processes, and manager training.
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies, applying a pragmatic and balanced approach that protects both the business and its people
• Managing HR administration with precision and care—strong organisation and record-keeping are essential, especially in a fast-paced environment without a case management system.
• Contributing to wider HR initiatives, bringing fresh ideas, a strategic mindset, and a passion for improving the colleague experience

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor role with broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of Employment Law and practical experience handling ER cases end-to-end
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across all levels
• Confident using HR systems, we use Workday (HRIS), Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint
• A data-driven and commercially minded approach to problem solving
• The ability to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking
• A full UK driving licence (essential) and willingness to travel regularly across the region
• Experience in the logistics or distribution sector would be advantageous but not essential