We're Hiring: HR Advisor | Full-Time | On-site (Billericay, Essex)Location: Billericay (On site)Address: Darwin Recruitment, Cumberland House, High Street, BillericayHours: Mon-Thu 8:30-17:30 | Fri 8:30-17:00Start Date: ASAPReporting To: CFOContract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take on a pivotal role in an international, fastpaced business? Join Darwin Recruitment as our HR Advisor and help shape the people strategy that powers our global growth. The Opportunity This is a unique role offering exposure to international HR operations across Europe and the US. You'll work closely with senior leadership (CFO, COO, CEO) to align our people strategy with our commercial goals. If you're both strategic and hands-on-with a passion for compliance, culture, and continuous improvement-this is your opportunity to make a real impact.General HR & AdvisoryProvide proactive HR support and guidance to managers and staffImplement and improve HR policies, processes, and documentationHandle employee relations, performance, and absence managementSupport salary reviews, benefits, and appraisalsLead on engagement and retention initiativesEnsure compliance with employment law and HR best practicesOperational HR & AdministrationPrepare contracts, starter packs, and changes to employment termsMaintain HR records, systems, and documentation (digital & paper)Support onboarding, inductions, and leaver processesManage maternity, paternity, and flexible working requestsProduce reports and assist with board-level insightsPayroll & ComplianceLiaise with payroll and benefits providers in the UK, Europe & USEnsure accuracy in monthly payroll inputs and HR dataMonitor right to work, visa, and other legal HR obligationsWhat We're Looking ForPrevious HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, professional environmentStrong administrative and organisational skillsConfident advising senior leadership and influencing outcomesHigh integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awarenessExperience in international HR (desirable)Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft OfficeYou Are…Personable, diplomatic, and professionalResilient under pressure and adaptable to changeAn independent problem-solver with a proactive mindsetSkilled at balancing compliance with a people-first approachSound like you? Apply now with your CV and become part of a growing and exciting business Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.