HR Advisor

Addison Lee

. Provide practical, generalist HR advice and support across Addison Lee departments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations management, providing practical HR advice, and supporting organizational change initiatives. Proficient in data-driven decision-making and policy development, with strong communication and coaching skills.

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CIPD Level 5 QualificationEmployee Relations ManagementProject ManagementCoaching and Training DeliveryData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPolicy DevelopmentProject ManagementData AnalysisHR AdviceInvestigations ManagementTrend AnalysisRestructuring SupportCoachingTraining Delivery

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsPragmatic Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsHR Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleHR OperationsLegislative ComplianceConsultation ProcessesFlexible Working

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical, generalist HR advice and support across Addison Lee departments
Support the HR Business Partner and Senior HR Business Partner across multi-sites
Manage employee relations caseloads end-to-end, escalating complex or high-risk matters
Advise and coach managers through investigations, hearings and appeals
Manage investigations face to face and remotely via Teams
Maintain accurate ER trackers and provide insights into trends and analysis
Use people data to identify risks and opportunities and support evidence-based decision-making
Review and update policies and processes in line with legislative changes
Advise the Head of HR on policy and process changes
Assist with rollout of new or updated policies and manager guidance
Support employee lifecycle projects and initiatives with HR Operations
Advise managers on probation, flexible working and family-related matters
Support resignations and redundancy processes
Build manager capability through coaching, practical advice and guidance
Run briefing or training sessions on common HR topics
Support restructures and consultation processes, including drafting documents and maintaining records
Prepare communications for affected employees and managers
Lead or contribute to HR projects, defining scope, goals and success measures
Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and provide stakeholder reports
Review project benefits delivered and lessons learned

Requirements

What you’ll need

CIPD Level 5 qualification/equivalent or relevant experience
Experience of delivering briefing or training sessions to managers
Experience of supporting restructures and consultation processes
Demonstrable experience of taking ownership for managing employee relations cases
Ability to communicate and influence people at all levels within the business
Pragmatic and commercially aware, with the ability to build effective relationships across locations
Comfortable and confident operating with some ambiguity, using sound reasoning for approaches
Experience of providing support and coaching to people managers
Data driven and analytical approach to managing ER cases, accurate tracking and reporting trends
Experience of delivering projects, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A desire to continuously improve and develop HR and employment law knowledge
Location: Paddington with weekly travel to Peterborough
Travel to Northwest sites every 6-8 weeks (overnight)
Regular travel to Addison Lee sites as per business need
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Life Insurance (Death in Service)
2 days paid volunteering leave a year
Private Medical Insurance & Travel Insurance (after 1 year)
Wellness Program
Cycle to Work Scheme
33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays)
Extensive retail discounts via Each Person, including discounts at major supermarkets
Support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships
Season Ticket Loans
Discounted Cabs and Courier services within London