Full job descriptionHR Advisor
Salary: £40,248.00 per annum with £4,800 Vehicle Allowance
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Hybrid working model:
*Based in Leatherhead with home working available
*Initial period likely to be 5 days on-site to support onboarding, training and team integration
*Ongoing flexibility required, with non-fixed office days to meet business and casework demands
About the Role
Reed HR are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide front-line, practical HR support to managers and employees across a diverse operational business.
This role has a strong focus on employee relations case management, manager coaching, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR policies.
You will play a key role in supporting a fair, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service, helping managers navigate complex people matters with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) casework, from initial triage through to resolution
*Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on both informal and formal processes
*Coach managers on handling performance, absence, conduct and complex people issues
*Promote early resolution and reduce escalation of ER matters
*Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies
*Maintain accurate and audit-ready case documentation
*Support organisational change activities including restructures, redundancies and TUPE
*Identify trends and provide insights to improve manager capability and HR practices
About You
*Proven experience working at HR Advisor level, with a strong ER case management background
*Confident managing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances independently
*Experience coaching and influencing managers effectively
*Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
*Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
*Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information
Please note: This role requires existing advisory-level experience; candidates seeking a step-up from HR Officer level will not be considered.
Additional Requirements
*Full UK driving licence is essential
*There may be a requirement to travel to other satellite offices as needed to support ER casework
What’s on Offer
*Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team
*Varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business
*Flexible hybrid working