HR Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | From £35,000, dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | NG16 3AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Microlise |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 279615JCP |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our busy HR team in Nottingham! We are looking for someone who wants to build broad experience within the wider HR function. You will play a pivotal role within the team, supporting and advising managers on a full range of HR services such as; interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures, performance management, staff development, succession planning and employee relations.
Our culture and core values are paramount to everything we do as a business and how we operate, so we are keen to recruit people who share our values. If you want to build on your current knowledge and experience of HR, whilst working within a fast paced and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!
What you will be doing:
Advising managers on a full range of HR services, including but not limited to; interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures, performance management, staff development, succession planning and employee relations
Supporting with conducting investigations, disciplinaries and grievances, ensuring legal compliance along with meeting Company best practice standards
Managing staff relationships, responding to queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations
Updating and maintaining the HR system
Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems, policies and procedures, to drive business performance
Analyse data and produce reports on HR statistics
Any other legal duties required to meet the needs of the business
Undertake administrative tasks for the complete employee life cycle and an ad-hoc basis, including but not limited to; logging absence, creating new employee records, sending probation, promotion, pay increase letters, calculating holidays, etc
What we are looking for:
Previous experience working in a HR Advisory role; advising and working alongside a range of stakeholders at all levels
Currently pursuing an academic and/or professional HR qualification, such as level 5 CIPD, or evidenced work experience
Demonstrable experience supporting with employee relations and complex casework
Sound knowledge of employment law and best practice
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
Passionate about HR and keen to learn and develop your experience
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and the importance of utmost discretion
Intellectually curious and keen to take on new challenges
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service
Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Great Place to Work™ certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success
Best Workplace in the UK™ for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.
Our culture and core values are paramount to everything we do as a business and how we operate, so we are keen to recruit people who share our values. If you want to build on your current knowledge and experience of HR, whilst working within a fast paced and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!
What you will be doing:
Advising managers on a full range of HR services, including but not limited to; interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures, performance management, staff development, succession planning and employee relations
Supporting with conducting investigations, disciplinaries and grievances, ensuring legal compliance along with meeting Company best practice standards
Managing staff relationships, responding to queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations
Updating and maintaining the HR system
Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems, policies and procedures, to drive business performance
Analyse data and produce reports on HR statistics
Any other legal duties required to meet the needs of the business
Undertake administrative tasks for the complete employee life cycle and an ad-hoc basis, including but not limited to; logging absence, creating new employee records, sending probation, promotion, pay increase letters, calculating holidays, etc
What we are looking for:
Previous experience working in a HR Advisory role; advising and working alongside a range of stakeholders at all levels
Currently pursuing an academic and/or professional HR qualification, such as level 5 CIPD, or evidenced work experience
Demonstrable experience supporting with employee relations and complex casework
Sound knowledge of employment law and best practice
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
Passionate about HR and keen to learn and develop your experience
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and the importance of utmost discretion
Intellectually curious and keen to take on new challenges
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service
Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Great Place to Work™ certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success
Best Workplace in the UK™ for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.