HR Advisor

The HR Advisor will provide practical, professional HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with managers and employees. Reporting to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will support the delivery of an effective, consistent and compliant HR service and will work alongside the wider Support Services team, including Finance, IT and Office Management.

As part of a small HR team, the role will be hands-on and will include a mix of advisory work, HR administration, reporting, process coordination and project support. This role will suit an experienced HR professional who is confident providing first-line advice, supporting managers with day-to-day HR queries and handling employee matters as they arise, while building trusted working relationships across the business.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Bristol office and is expected to start in November 2026. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we also accept hybrid working.

The ability to achieve and maintain UK Security Clearance is a mandatory pre-requisite for this role.

Take ownership of day-to-day HR administration, reporting and system updates, ensuring processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Provide timely, practical and consistent advice to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment matters.

Support managers and employees with employee relations matters as required, including absence, performance, conduct, capability, grievance and flexible working, escalating complex or high-risk cases to the Head of HR.

Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including preparing job documentation, coordinating selection processes, drafting employment documentation, ensuring pre-employment and security checks are completed, and managing the first day inductions.

Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring personal data is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.

Coordinate core employee lifecycle processes, including probation reviews, family leave, contractual changes, leavers and return-to-work documentation.