HR Advisor
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 9AL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4699935_1750670169 |
Summary
Your new company
A rapidly growing and well-established business, based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds (East side).
Your new role
This is a new HR Advisor job which is site-based and requires an experienced and proactive HR Advisor. You will be providing first-line HR advice and guidance, supporting with ER caseloads, working closely with and supporting managers with best practice and a consistent application of HR policies. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor will be integral to the day-to-day HR operations across this multisite business. Duties include but not limited to:
- Employee relations - handling a range of ER cases including, grievances, disciplinaries, performance and absence (from informal resolution through to formal processes)
- Managing documents and maintaining records (PeopleHR)
- Managing the HR inbox and answering incoming calls
- Providing accurate and timely advice for managers and employees
- HR administration managing the onboarding process
- End-to-end recruitment, partnering with hiring managers
- Support mandatory and compliance training
- Support ongoing development and learning initiatives
- Support on a multisite basis
What you'll need to succeed
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or demonstrable experience of working at that level
- A down-to-earth and robust personality with the ability to manage up and down effectively
- Experience in a fast-paced multi-site environment (e.g. logistics, manufacturing, construction)
- The ability to have uncomfortable or challenging conversations and push back if required
- Solid experience in employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries as well as absence and performance management
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident in using HRIS platforms (PeopleHr desirable) and Microsoft Office Suite
- A willingness and ability to travel between sites (which may involve overnight stays) - pool car available for travel
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary, great value-added benefits and on-site parking.
- Monday to Friday 8.30-17:00 - 100% on site
What you need to do now
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