HR Advisor – Business Partnering Focus

Near Rayleigh

Full-time – Office based with the option of going hybrid

£35,000 – £40,000

We are currently partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced HR professional into a varied and impactful role within their people function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their HR experience in a commercially focused environment, working closely with managers to drive people initiatives and support business performance.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will support the delivery of the organisation’s people strategy by partnering with stakeholders across the business. You will provide expert HR advice, guidance, and practical solutions across a wide range of areas, contributing to a high-performing and engaged workforce.

You will be involved across the full employee lifecycle, balancing day-to-day HR operations with strategic input, using data and insight to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for HR advice, supporting managers and employees on a range of people matters
• Manage employee relations cases including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues
• Support managers in applying HR policies, procedures, and best practice in line with current employment legislation
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to support business goals and people initiatives
• Support learning and development activity, identifying training needs and coordinating programmes
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention to enhance the overall employee experience
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, ensuring compliance and confidentiality
• Analyse HR data and metrics to provide insights and support decision-making
• Contribute to reward activities such as salary benchmarking, pay reviews, and benefits administration
• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR projects, and continuous improvement activities
• Assist with health & safety coordination and general office / facilities management where required

About You

• Proven experience in a HR Advisor or generalist HR role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing a range of employee relations cases
• Comfortable using HR systems and analysing data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified

What’s on Offer

• A broad and developmental HR role with exposure across the full employee lifecycle
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence business outcomes
• Primarily office-based environment with flexibility for hybrid working
• Supportive team culture with a focus on development and continuous improvement