Position: HR Advisor Pay: £14.36 per hour (£28,002.00 per annum pro rata) Location: YMCA Norfolk Offices, Aylsham Road, Norwich with an element of home working Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 30 - 37.5 hours per week, with Monday and Friday as required working days Job Role Are you an enthusiastic HR professional with a passion for recruitment, people, and creating a positive workplace culture? Are you ready to bring your energy, ideas and experience to a friendly, well‑established team? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. YMCA Norfolk is expanding its HR function, and we’re excited to welcome a new HR Advisor who will help us deliver exceptional support across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HR experience - particularly in recruitment and employee relations - who is ready to develop further and take on new challenges in a supportive environment. Why You’ll Love Working With Us You’ll be joining a small, passionate and collaborative HR team where your voice truly matters. We pride ourselves on being approachable, proactive and solution‑focused. We work hard, we support each other, and we enjoy what we do. If you’re someone with a bubbly personality who loves being part of a close team, you’ll fit right in. We’re offering flexible working between 30–37.5 hours per week, with Monday and Friday as required working days, giving you the balance you need while ensuring great team collaboration. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities, from hands‑on recruitment and onboarding to coaching managers, advising on employee relations, supporting HR projects and shaping policy. No two days will be the same - and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow your skills. What You'll Be Doing Delivering high‑quality HR support across the organisation Managing recruitment activity and ensuring an excellent candidate experience Carrying out pre‑employment checks and supporting the onboarding journey Offering clear, appropriate HR advice to staff and managers Supporting employee relations cases, with guidance from senior HR colleagues Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR compliance Contributing to HR projects, continuous improvement and culture‑building initiatives Promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative working environment What We're Looking For Proven experience in an HR role, ideally at Officer level Strong background in recruitment and onboarding Experience supporting employee relations matters A warm, engaging and bubbly personality - someone who brings positive energy to the team Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail Ability to build strong relationships and work proactively A genuine desire to develop and grow professionally Qualifications & Requirements CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it) Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office Full driving licence and access to transport Ability to work flexibly and occasionally outside normal hours If you’re ready to make a real difference, develop your HR career and join a team that values you as a person - not just an employee - we’d love to hear from you. Further information can be found at – HR Advisor Job Description For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]. The Organisation YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. Benefits Health Care Plan 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months Health and wellbeing events and activities Family friendly policies In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary Regular line management and support Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 9th February 2026 We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check prior to starting employment. Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references. YMCA Norfolk will consider all applications, however this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. If you require an alternative method of applying, or documents in a different format, please email our HR Team via [email protected]