Time Appointments are delighted to be working on behalf of a thriving business based in Ipswich, who are currently recruiting for a passionate and commercially aware HR Advisor to support their busy HR function. Applicants must have generalist HR experience to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, HR administration and compliance, and learning and development.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
* Delivering timely, practical HR guidance to both managers and employees on everyday people-related issues
* Handling a range of employee relations matters from start to finish
* Tracking absence trends and promoting proactive attendance management throughout the organisation
* Assisting managers with investigations, disciplinary hearings, and meetings, including taking notes when needed
* Ensuring all employee relations cases are managed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies
* Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, including writing job descriptions and adverts, coordinating vacancies, screening applications, assisting with shortlisting, arranging interviews, and supporting interview panels
* Keeping recruitment and onboarding records accurate and up to date
* Maintaining reliable and current employee data within HR systems
* Producing and issuing HR documentation such as contracts, offer letters, amendments, and exit paperwork
* Contributing to payroll by ensuring all employee changes are processed accurately and on time
* Helping to identify training requirements and coordinating learning and development activities
* Reviewing and updating HR policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and best practice
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:
* Demonstrable HR Advisory experience gained in a professional environment
* Thorough understanding of current UK employment legislation, HR policies, and best practice
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence
* Exceptional levels of accuracy and attention to detail while working in a busy environment
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise daily tasks
* The ability to use own initiative
* CIPD qualified/part-qualified (desirable)
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to join a fantastic company where they can utilise their skills. If you are keen and ready to step into this role and can hit the ground running, then we want to hear from you