About The Role
We're looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our People Services team. Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations and people-related queries, you'll provide practical HR guidance and support to operational stakeholders across the business. This is a varied role where you will partner closely with HR Business Partners and leaders to deliver a consistent, compliant and effective people service, while also supporting change initiatives, training delivery and HR reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for managers and operational teams seeking HR advice and support
* Support HR Business Partners with investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence management cases
* Provide practical, solution-focused HR guidance in line with company policy and employment legislation
* Support organisational change and restructuring activity across business units
* Work with leaders and the wider HR team to drive consistency, engagement and retention initiatives
* Ensure employee relations cases are managed appropriately, fairly and in line with policy and best practice
* Support the delivery training sessions
* Maintain accurate HR records, case management logs and reporting data in a timely manner
About You
You're an approachable and confident HR professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable managing a varied workload while balancing priorities. You have a proactive mindset, a keen eye for detail and the ability to provide sound HR guidance in a professional and empathetic manner. You are passionate about delivering a positive employee experience and supporting managers to achieve the best outcomes for their teams.
Essential Experience
* Strong experience in a HR advisory role
* Experience supporting employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and absence management
* Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
* Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
* Experience supporting change management or organisational restructuring activities
* Confident providing advice and guidance to managers in a fast-paced operational environment
* Experience maintaining accurate HR records and case management systems
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems/reporting tools
Why Join Barchester?
At Barchester, we are driven by our values: Respect | Integrity | Passion | Empowerment | Responsibility
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