Standalone HR Advisor – Derby – £35k About the Company: A well known fashion business in Derby is entering an exciting period of growth and expansion. To support this, they are creating a brand-new in-house HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of both HR and Health & Safety within the business. The Role: As the HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for all HR matters, while also overseeing workplace H&S. You’ll work closely with managers and employees across the business, providing expert guidance, ensuring compliance, and driving best practice in both HR and H&S. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked in a standalone HR role, or who is ready to step up into one. Key Responsibilities: – Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees. – Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, performance reviews, training, and leavers. – Advise on employee relations issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management in line with employment law. – Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee records. – Support with organisational development, engagement, and retention initiatives. – Write, review, and implement H&S policies and risk assessments. – Ensure incidents and accidents are reported, investigated, and actions followed up. – Liaise with external bodies and regulators where required. Experience & Qualifications – Previous HR experience, ideally in a standalone position within an SME. – CIPD Level 3 qualified (essential), Level 5 or working towards (desirable). – Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. – Experience of disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes. – Ability to write policies and monitor H&S compliance. – Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. – Full UK driving license and access to own transport (essential). Benefits: – Opportunity to shape and own HR & H&S functions. – £35,000 per year 28 days holiday. – Staff discount. – Free on site parking