HR Advisor
Newport | £31,000-£33,000 | Permanent | Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working
Introduction
As part of a growing HR function, you will play a key role in contributing ideas, improving processes, and supporting the continued development of HR ways of working as the business evolves. This is a varied, ER-focused role supporting multiple sites and stakeholders.
Key Duties
Provide expert guidance and manage a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases, investigations, capability, and absence management.
Support organisational change activity, including redundancies, TUPE transfers, acquisitions, and employee transitions.
Act as the first point of contact for employees, responding to HR queries with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.
Partner closely with managers, offering clear, pragmatic, and legally sound advice on day-to-day HR issues.
Take ownership of HR activity within allocated branches, acting as a dedicated HR contact.
Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly across all sites.
Work alongside the Group HR Manager to escalate and support complex or high-risk ER cases when required.
Contribute positively to the HR team by sharing knowledge, suggesting improvements, and supporting the development of HR processes.
Build strong, credible relationships with managers, employees, and key stakeholders.
Maintain accurate HR records and documentation in line with company standards.
Collaborate with the wider HR and payroll teams to support business and operational needs.
Requirements
Demonstrable experience in an HR Advisor or similar ER-led role.
Strong experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and investigation cases.
Exposure to redundancy processes, TUPE, acquisitions, and employee transitions.
CIPD Level 5 qualified or actively working towards this.
Confident user of HR systems, ideally Staffology HR / IRIS (highly desirable).
Solid knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with confidence to suggest improvements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with managers at all levels.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
Hybrid working.
On-site parking.
Flexibility regarding hours.
Interested?
Apply now or contact the branch for further information.
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