Role Summary We are currently looking for a HR Advisor to join our Gatwick based Head Office team at Air Navigation Solutions Ltd on a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will deliver a professional and proactive, customer focused HR service across the full range of generalist activities. The HR Advisor will work alongside the Head of HR to cover all aspects of the employee lifecycle from coordinating recruitment activities, onboarding new employees (ensuring contracts, licenses and all supporting documentation is completed), supporting the management of ongoing performance and welfare needs and overseeing the employee’s exit. In addition, the HR Advisor will provide ad-hoc support to the Managing Director, including arranging travel, coordinating company meetings and events, organising board meetings and preparing minutes. Responsibilities Recruitment Support end-to-end recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, posting adverts and coordinating interviews. Complete right-to-work and security checks (including DBS and GSAT). Payroll, Reward & HR Systems Manage the payroll inbox and input data into IRIS for accurate monthly payroll. Support compensation and benefits processes (salary review, bonuses, benefit changes) and liaise with providers to ensure accuracy. Maintain the HR system (PeopleHR), ensuring accurate data entry and reporting. Learning & Development Liaise with the training provider (LXP) to onboard new starters and manage mandatory training compliance. Coordinate and book internal and external training as required. Employee Relations & HR Advice Provide practical HR advice to managers on company processes and policies such as conduct, capability, grievance, disciplinary, family policies and wellbeing matters. Support People Review Sessions, ensuring actions, documentation and referrals are completed. Assist the Head of HR with ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, restructuring and change initiatives. Coach managers to build people management capability and challenge inappropriate behaviours and actions. Policy, Compliance & Best Practice Apply up-to-date employment law knowledge and support policy updates and implementation. Maintain consistent up-to-date HR filing. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all interactions. Wider Business Support Support the Managing Director on an ad-hoc basis on administrative tasks such as booking company events and meetings and preparing board minutes. Travel to Edinburgh Airport and other UK locations including overnight stays as and when required by the business. Service & Stakeholder Engagement Deliver a proactive, customer-focused HR service, resolving queries promptly. Build strong, professional relationships with employees, managers, trade unions, suppliers and other stakeholders. Suggest improvements to enhance HR service delivery. Carry out any other reasonable duties as required. Skills and Experience Required: CIPD level 5 qualified (or equivalent) desired. Experience working in a busy HR function delivering proactive, value-adding support. Experience within a highly regulated industry (desirable). Knowledge or experience of aviation and/or Air Traffic Management (advantageous). Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Strong team-working skills and a collaborative mindset. High levels of numeracy and excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HR systems. Exceptional organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlines. Ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with employees and managers. A customer-focused, positive and service-driven approach. Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, using initiative and remaining calm under pressure. Ability to stay composed, solutions-focused and effective when faced with uncertainty, incomplete information or rapidly changing circumstances. Demonstrates sound judgement and maintains progress even when clarity is limited. High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. This job description reflects the main functions of the role but from time to time the company may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.