HR Advisor

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. Build trusted relationships, listen to colleagues and provide thoughtful, timely HR advice .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeAltrincham • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong HR advisory capabilities with a focus on employee relations, performance management, and compliance with UK employment legislation. Proven ability to build relationships, utilize data for improvements, and support managers in effective decision-making.

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HR Advisory ExperienceCIPD Level 5 QualificationUK Employment Legislation KnowledgeEmployee Relations CaseworkPerformance Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementOccupational Health ReferralsPolicy ReviewEmployee RelationsWorkplace AdjustmentsData AnalysisFeedback UtilizationLegal ComplianceJudgement in Employment LegislationCoaching Line Managers

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEmpathyConstructive ChallengeOrganisational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Appraisal SystemPeople Data

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Industry Keywords

Professional Services EnvironmentEmployee ExperienceHR Best PracticesMental Health SupportGovernance and Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build trusted relationships, listen to colleagues and provide thoughtful, timely HR advice
Identify and improve communications, processes and interactions affecting employee experience
Coach line managers to hold constructive, compassionate conversations and make fair, well-informed decisions
Advise on absence, coordinate Occupational Health referrals and workplace adjustments
Support Mental Health First Aiders
Help managers and colleagues use the appraisal system to share feedback, set expectations and identify development needs
Review policies, the staff handbook and employment documentation with the HR Manager
Support consistent application and legal compliance
Advise managers on capability, disciplinary and grievance matters
Progress employee relations casework and escalate complex or higher-risk issues appropriately
Contribute to Benefits and Performance, Learning and Career Development, and Governance and Policies initiatives
Use people data and colleague feedback to inform improvements and embed new approaches
Work closely with the HR Manager and HR Coordinators

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years’ recent experience at HR Advisor level
CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
Ideally, experience within a professional services environment
Experience building relationships, listening to feedback and taking initiative to improve employee support
Practical HR advisory experience covering performance management systems, Occupational Health referrals, workplace adjustments, policy reviews and employee relations casework
Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and good HR practice
Judgement to apply employment legislation to individual circumstances and recognise when specialist advice is needed
Clear communication, empathy and constructive challenge
Organisation, ownership and discretion
Ability to balance priorities, handle sensitive information carefully and follow through on commitments
Collaborative, analytical approach
Ability to use data and feedback to identify improvements and work with others to deliver them

Benefits

Comp & perks

InformedACADEMY© career development opportunities through personal and professional development programmes, including support with professional certifications
Industry leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support and physical health support
Hybrid working (qualifying period applies)
Private Health Care Cover (qualifying period applies)
Generous life assurance cover (qualifying period applies)
Gym Membership (qualifying period applies)
Monthly office lunch
Onsite massage sessions
25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays (qualifying period applies)
Sabbatical Leave Scheme (qualifying period applies)
Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay (qualifying period applies)
Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay (qualifying period applies)
Company Pension Contribution
Profit Share Scheme
Payment of professional subscriptions
Generous referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals
Salary Sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)