HR Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert on employee relations and UK employment law, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders on the full range of people matters.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end resolution of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, absence management, flexible working, conduct, workplace conflict, organisational change and other complex and sensitive matters.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen their capability, confidence and consistency in managing people matters.
• Design and deliver manager training, guidance and toolkits to promote best practices and effective application of people management measures.
• Review, develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and documentation, driving continuous improvement to ensure compliance, efficiency and a positive employee experience.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation, case law and best practice to proactively identify risks, opportunities and required policy or procedural changes.
• Prepare and review formal documentation, including investigation reports, outcome letters, consultation materials, settlement agreements and tribunal related correspondence where required .
• Manage DSARs, legal enquiries and employment-related matters, working independently or with internal and external stakeholders as required .
• Support statutory people reporting, including Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission.
• Liaise with Occupational Health providers, referencing agencies and other external partners to support employee lifecycle, absence management and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records, ensuring effective case management , timely resolution and GDPR compliance .
• Manage HR inbox enquiries, providing timely advice, guidance and escalation where appropriate .
• Analyse employee relations trends and data, identifying risks and opportunities to improve the employee experience and management effectiveness .
• Lead and manage the leaver process, conducting exit interviews, analysing feedback, and escalating key themes alongside actionable recommendations for improvements .