Job Summary:

The HR Generalist Advisor plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and responsive HR support across the organisation. This position covers a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, HR policy implementation, and general advisory support to line managers and staff. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a solid knowledge of employment law, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
  

• Support and manage employee relations cases such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and conflict resolution.
  

• Ensure all employee relations matters are handled professionally, in a timely manner, and in line with legal and company requirements.
  

• Support recruitment processes including drafting job descriptions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and liaising with hiring managers.
  

• Oversee smooth onboarding of new employees, including offer letters, contracts, right-to-work checks, and induction planning.
  

• Advise managers on performance management processes, including appraisals, development plans, and capability issues.
  

• Promote learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and retention.
  

• Support internal audits and ensure accurate and confidential record-keeping for all HR-related matters.
  

• Maintain and update the HRIS system with employee data, changes, and reporting requirements.
  

• Produce regular HR reports for management, including absence, turnover, headcount, and diversity metrics.
  

• Participate in or lead on HR projects and initiatives, such as policy reviews, employee engagement programmes, or change management activities.
  

Requirements:

• Education: CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) preferred.
  

• Experience: 2–3 years in a generalist HR role, with hands-on advisory experience.
  

• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  

• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
  

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  

• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, iTrent, BambooHR, etc.).