We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised HR Advisor to oversee the full employee lifecycle at Louma Farm & Retreat. This is a standalone role reporting directly to the General Manager, with support from the Head of People & Culture. You’ll be the first point of contact for all HR matters on-site, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and a great employee experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and building strong workplace culture. You’ll have autonomy to shape HR operations in a supportive environment, all while working in the unique setting of Louma Farm & Retreat.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Draft job descriptions and adverts, post on BambooHR and other platforms
* Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and source new partners
* Screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and check references (Zinc)
* Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation
* Set up new starters in BambooHR, manage payroll data, and conduct HR inductions
* Track and manage probation periods, benefit eligibility, and enrolments
Offboarding
* Process leavers in BambooHR and issue leaver letters
* Coordinate final payroll details and benefits removal
* Conduct exit interviews and reporting feedback where appropriate to management
HR Administration & Compliance
* Manage BambooHR, time & attendance systems, leave records, and TOIL tracking
* Oversee maternity, paternity, parental leave, and apprenticeship processes
* Maintain up-to-date organisational structures and HR documentation
* Coordinate annual performance reviews and OKR setting
Training & Development
* Maintain training matrix and ensure compliance with qualifications and expiry dates
* Source training providers and manage Learning & Development initiatives
* Organise training schedules and communicate effectively to teams
Employee Relations
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people matters
* Handle sensitive conversations, investigations, and disciplinaries
* Support performance improvement plans and mediation processes
* Ensure all formal meetings are documented and compliant
Key Experience
* 2–5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist role, standalone experience a plus
* CIPD qualified or working towards qualification preferred
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
* Proactive and adaptable, with a passion for HR and employee care
Benefits Offered
* Enhanced Leave Schemes
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Matching Charity Scheme
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Performance Related Bonus Scheme