HR Advisor

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd • Permanent • Witham, Essex, England, United Kingdom • £40k / year • 5d ago

HR Advisor

Up to £40,000 | Witham

Are you an experienced CIPD qualified HR Advisor looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our client, a well-established business based in Witham, is looking to appoint an HR Advisor to join their team. This role is full time or our client would consider applications from those looking to work 4 days a week.

This HR Advisor role is a fantastic opportunity for a generalist HR professional who also enjoys the practical side of running an office. You will provide pragmatic HR advice across the business, manage the end-to-end recruitment process, and take full ownership of facilities management, health & safety, and the day-to-day running of the head office.

What the HR Advisor Role Involves

Generalist HR:

Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day employee queries, offering clear and pragmatic advice to managers and store teams
Managing onboarding, including offer letters, contracts, and Right to Work checks
Maintaining HR systems (Fusion and Bright HR) and using Google Workspace to keep digital records and trackers up to date
Managing offboarding, exit interviews, and reference requests
Coordinating inductions and office logistics for new starters
Tracking probation periods and issuing outcome letters
Producing FTC, secondment, and contract variation letters
Handling maternity, paternity, and sickness absence administration
Supporting cross-border and European employee administration where required
Raising purchase orders and managing HR supplier administration

Employee Relations:

Providing first-line advice to line managers on employee relations, policy, and statutory procedures
Coordinating disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance processes in line with the Acas Code of Practice
Note-taking and supporting formal investigations and hearings
Supporting long and short-term absence management and Performance Improvement Plans

Office & Facilities Management:

Carrying out weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water temperature checks
Acting as the main point of contact for the landlord and overseeing office supplies and maintenance
Maintaining health & safety compliance, including the annual audit and Fire Warden / First Aider training

Payroll:

Running the weekly retail payroll and uploading pension contribution files
Reviewing new starter data and maintaining monthly audit reports

Recruitment:

Managing allocated vacancies end-to-end, including direct sourcing via LinkedIn and Indeed
Arranging interviews and delivering candidate feedback

Training & Development:

- Sourcing and booking training courses and managing related administration

What We're Looking For In Our HR Advisor and Office Manager

CIPD Level 5 preferred (CIPD Level 3 with strong operational experience also considered)
Solid working knowledge of UK employment law, the Acas Code of Practice, Right to Work rules, and UK GDPR
Familiarity with European HR practices or international workforce administration is desirable but not essential
Proven HR Advisor-level experience, ideally with exposure to facilities or site management in a retail or multi-site environment
Confident using Google Workspace, MS Office, and HRIS/ATS systems such as Bright HR, Fusion, or Greenhouse
A clear, empathetic communicator who can handle confidential matters with discretion

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a contributory pension scheme.

- Employee discounts across our brand

- A dynamic, creative, and collaborative international working environment

If you are an HR Advisor looking for a role that combines HR generalist work, employee relations, payroll, and office management, we would love to hear from you. Please note, all applications are treated in confidence.

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