We're recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy, people-focused business based in Portsmouth. This is a varied, hands-on role providing day-to-day HR guidance and operational support across the organisation. As HR Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting managers and employees, ensuring HR practices remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with company values while promoting a positive, collaborative working culture. The HR Advisor will act as a trusted partner to management, supporting the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning. Key Duties Act as first point of contact for HR queries across the business Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and UK employment law Support recruitment activity — adverts, interviews, contracts and onboarding Manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations Support absence management and return-to-work processes Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR Assist with workforce planning and staffing requirements Deliver HR reports and metrics to support business decisions Support training, development and employee engagement initiatives Contribute to HR projects including restructures and organisational change Liaise with payroll and finance to ensure accurate employee data Skills and Knowledge Proven experience in an HR Advisor role Background in manufacturing, construction or trades environments desirable Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Confident managing employee relations cases Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Competent using Microsoft Office CIPD Level 3 minimum (Level 5 desirable) Salary & Benefits £30-33K 20 days holiday bank holidays Full-time | 8:00am - 4:30pm (possible reduced hours available for the right candidate) Company pension Supportive team environment Opportunity to contribute to HR projects and initiatives