Job: HR Advisor
Location: East Kent / Office-Based
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 DOE
Are you an experienced HR generalist looking for a role where people outcomes genuinely matter?
Do you enjoy operating in a values-led environment, providing trusted advice to managers while maintaining strong HR operations? Are you comfortable working in a small HR function, with visibility across the full employee lifecycle?
Sirius Search is partnering with a long-established organisation to appoint an HR Advisor. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this is a broad and hands-on generalist role, offering exposure across HR operations, employee relations and payroll oversight within a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities of HR Advisor include:
* Maintain the establishment list and a range of compliance trackers in line with employment legislation and safer recruitment requirements.
* Support job evaluation activity, ensuring roles are correctly aligned to job families and job descriptions remain accurate and current.
* Build and maintain a succession planning matrix.
* Ensure sickness absence data is accurately recorded and maintained within the HR system.
* Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures across core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, appraisals and payroll.
* Support the development and delivery of management training materials and programmes.
* Produce HR metrics and reporting for senior stakeholders, covering trends, succession, absence and organisational capability.
* Lead or support employee relations casework, providing balanced and compliant advice.
* Provide high-quality HR administrative support as required, maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
* Undertake other reasonable duties and work flexibly to ensure effective departmental coverage.
* Ensure payroll system users are trained and confident in its application.
* Administer pension processes, including auto-enrolment.
* Prepare regular reports relating to staff costs and headcount.
* Ensure payroll and pension information is effectively communicated as part of new starter inductions.
About You
You will bring a solid foundation in HR generalist practice and the confidence to operate autonomously while partnering effectively with managers and senior stakeholders.
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).
* Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Proficient in HR systems and payroll platforms (including Sage) and Office 365.
* Highly organised, with excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
* Professional, discreet and aligned to the values of a purpose-driven organisation.
If this HR Advisor opportunity sounds of interest, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online