Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for employee relations? We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly team on a 10 month, fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave.
This is a hands-on, people-focused role that will primarily support the business with employee relations casework — from conduct and capability matters through to absence management and informal resolution. Working closely with line managers and colleagues across the business, you’ll play a key role in upholding best practice and ensuring fair and consistent application of our policies.
You’ll be part of a small but collaborative HR team, where you’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas, lead on your own caseload, and support managers with guidance tailored to each situation. Confidence, discretion, and excellent communication skills are essential, as is a working knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required on occasion to travel to our various sites across the south of England to support with employee related matters. However, where feasible, HR support may also be delivered remotely to minimise the need for travel. A pool car and fuel card are available when travel is required.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either part-time or full-time hours. The salary for this role is £35,600 per annum, dependent on experience and pro-rated for part-time arrangements. The position is based at our Head Office in Ampfield, near Romsey.
Please note that due to the nature of the role we will wish to complete a basic DBS check on the successful candidate. The cost of which will be covered by the Company.
As Regional HR Advisor you will be responsible for:
1. Acting as the first point of contact for all HR related matters within your business areas
2. Managing your own case load of employee relation and performance management matters for your allocated business areas
3. Managing long and short term absence for your allocated business area
4. Coaching, advising, and providing pragmatic support to managers on HR policies and procedures including disciplinary, redundancy, grievance, etc.
5. Advising and providing expert knowledge on recruitment best practice including assisting and developing recruitment campaigns.
6. Working with key stakeholders to ensure vacancies are filled in a timely manner
Your skills and experience
7. Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
8. Proven experience in a human resources role, with a strong foundation in best practice
9. Demonstrable expertise in managing complex employee relations matters
10. Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within a close knit team
11. Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels
12. Sound judgement with a consistent and fair approach to decisionmaking
13. Solid understanding of current employment legislation and HR compliance
14. Flexible and willing to travel as required by the role
15. Monitoring and reporting on key recruitment metrics
We offer:
16. Salary of up to £35,600per annum depending on experience
17. Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
18. Option to join enhanced group pension plan
19. Employee discount of 20%
20. 31 days annual leave (pro rata if part time)
21. Free onsite parking
22. Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
23. Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
24. Free access to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally
Company overview:
With over 150 years’ experience which goes back six generations, Hillier has an international reputation for its horticultural skills and expertise. With garden centres, trade focussed wholesale trees, nurseries and a cash and carry division. Hillier also holds a world record for having the most consecutive gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show.
Here at Hillier, being the best remains at the heart of everything we do. This is a very exciting time to join our evolving and expanding business: with 23 garden centres, in addition to 4 nurseries across the south of England. Supporting our centres and nurseries we have a dedicated team of professionals based at our Head Office in the heart of the Hampshire countryside.
We are passionate about what we do and build loyal and long-lasting relationships with customers and communities based on trust and respect. We care about how we do business and are proud of our history and heritage taking our responsibility towards the environment seriously and follow this ethos within the management of our teams.
If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a warm, well-established business, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.