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IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)

HR & Talent Advisor

IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)

. Manage recruitment activity from attraction through onboarding .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeWatford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive end-to-end employee relations experience and a strong understanding of UK employment law, while effectively managing recruitment processes and supporting organisational change initiatives. Proven ability to coach and influence managers, draft HR documentation, and utilize HRIS platforms to enhance operational efficiency.

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CIPD Level 5 QualificationEnd-To-End Recruitment ManagementEmployee Relations CaseworkUK Employment Law ExpertiseHRIS Platform Experience

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Hard Skills
Employee Relations ManagementDisciplinary InvestigationsPerformance ManagementPolicy DraftingRecruitment Metrics AnalysisOnboarding CoordinationFormal HR CorrespondenceCase ManagementOrganisational Change SupportCoaching Managers
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organisational SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Applicant Tracking SystemsHRIS PlatformsMicrosoft Office Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 Qualification
Industry Keywords
Charity Sector ExperienceMembership Body ExperienceProfessional Services Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage recruitment activity from attraction through onboarding
  • Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters
  • Provide managers with advice and guidance on employee relations issues using a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach
  • Independently manage disciplinary investigations, grievances, capability and performance management cases
  • Support managers with documentation, correspondence and reports for formal HR processes
  • Attend and advise at formal meetings and hearings
  • Manage cases within agreed timescales and in line with legislation and organisational policies
  • Monitor employee relations trends and implement opportunities to reduce risk and improve manager capability
  • Work with managers to resolve issues at an early stage
  • Support organisational change projects, restructures, consultations and redundancy exercises
  • Keep up to date with employment law developments and recommend policy and practice updates
  • Draft job descriptions, advertisements and candidate communications
  • Coordinate candidate sourcing, screening and interview processes
  • Support managers in delivering an inclusive and positive candidate experience
  • Manage offer processes
  • Coordinate onboarding activities and support new starters during induction
  • Produce recruitment metrics and reports, identifying trends and improvement areas

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience working in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role
  • Extensive end-to-end employee relations experience across a broad range of casework
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes
  • Experience coaching and influencing managers at all levels
  • Experience drafting policies, procedures and formal HR correspondence
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of or experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes
  • Experience working within a charity, membership body or professional services environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Excellent salary & benefits
  • Market leading pension
  • Bonus scheme
  • Ability to buy and sell annual leave
  • Generous medical insurance package
  • Hybrid working with a mix of home and office-based working
  • Work-life balance
  • Empowered and trusted to manage your time