Job Description
HR Advisor – Join a Company in the Heart of the Town Centre
Location: Ipswich, Town Centre - Hybrid
*This role is initially a 15 month contract, with loads of great opportunity.
Are you looking to build your HR career within a supportive, professional, and truly global organisation?
As an HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless employee experience. You’ll be the first point of contact for staff across the business and will support the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing job requisitions, offer approvals and contractual changes
* Handling ER cases
* Overseeing end‑to‑end processes for starters, leavers and internal changes
* Preparing contracts, new starter packs and maintaining accurate employee files
* Conducting pre‑employment checks and right‑to‑work verification
* Supporting HRBPs with ER matters such as performance, sickness and disciplinary cases
* Managing maternity, paternity and family‑friendly processes
* Monitoring HR inboxes and ensuring timely responses to employee queries
* Assisting with monthly payroll preparation
* Organising onboarding, inductions and welcome meetings for new starters
* Preparing employment references and managing reference requests
* Updating HR systems and supporting with reporting
* Providing recruitment administration support
* Handling ad‑hoc HR tasks to support the wider team
Requirements:
* Extensive experience in HR background, including ER background
* Professional and personable personality/attitude
* Experience managing employee records
Why Join?
Alongside a fantastic team culture and central location, you’ll enjoy an exceptional benefits package:
* 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
* Birthday leave – enjoy an extra day off to celebrate
* Life assurance – 5× basic salary
* Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution, 5% employee via salary sacrifice
* Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses
* Dental insurance options for you and your family
* Corporate gym membership – up to 50% subsidised