HR Advisor

HR Advisor Permanent Hybrid Christchurch, Dorset Regular travel to Sheffield and Widnes (approximately fortnightly) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Dovetail Recruitment are proud to be working with a long standing client who are looking for a HR Advisor to join their team of 7. The business has been growing over the last 10 years that we have worked with them, and people are at the heart of their business. People are at the heart of this growing business, and as HR Advisor you'll play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. With a broad remit covering employee relations, recruitment, development and HR projects, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact, alongside flexible hybrid working and a strong benefits package. Key responsibilities include: Employee Relations & Performance Managing disciplinary, grievance, absence management and other employee relations cases. Advising managers on performance management and supporting performance improvement plans. Conducting investigations and providing practical HR guidance in line with employment law and company policy. Recruitment & Development Supporting recruitment activities, including interviewing and candidate assessment. Coordinating learning and development initiatives and maintaining training records. Identifying opportunities to support employee growth and development. HR Compliance & Advisory Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice. Assisting with the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Providing trusted HR advice to managers across the business. HR Systems, Payroll & Benefits Maintaining HR records and systems, including CezanneHR. Supporting payroll administration, pensions and employee benefits processes. Producing HR reports and ensuring data accuracy. Employee Lifecycle & Engagement Supporting employees from recruitment and onboarding through to probation and ongoing development. Partnering with managers to understand workforce requirements and succession needs. Assisting with employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives and company events. Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the People function. About You We're looking for a confident and proactive HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and delivering practical HR solutions. You will have: Previous experience as an HR Advisor, People Advisor or HR Generalist. Experience managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and absence management. Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice. CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Benefits Competitive salary with annual salary reviews Annual bonus scheme 25 days holiday, increasing with service to 30 days Option to purchase additional annual leave Flexible and hybrid working Medical cash plan and mental health support Excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Generous company sick pay scheme Pension contribution Annual company social events Cycle to Work scheme REF: Assistant P&C BP #J-18808-Ljbffr