Full job descriptionHR AdvisorLocation: East of England (with occasional regional travel)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
We are currently partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys providing practical, commercially focused people advice and supporting managers across a broad range of employee relations matters.
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers, helping them navigate complex employee relations cases while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
Key Responsibilities*Act as the first point of contact for managers on employee relations matters.
*Provide guidance and support on:*Absence management (short-term and long-term sickness).
*Disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes.
*Performance and capability management.
*Flexible working requests.
*Whistle blowing cases.

*Support suspension processes and related case management activities.
*Attend formal meetings and hearings, taking confidential and accurate notes.
*Draft professional case documentation, correspondence, and outcome letters.
*Monitor absence trends and support managers with occupational health referrals.
*Build positive working relationships with employee representatives and key stakeholders.
*Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR policies and procedures.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and practices.
*Participate in HR projects and additional activities as required.
About YouYou will be an experienced HR professional who is comfortable managing a varied ER caseload and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Essential Requirements*CIPD Level 5 qualified, studying towards Level 5, or equivalent HR advisory experience.
*Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
*Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documentation.
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Confident delivering coaching and guidance to managers.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Desirable*Experience working with trade unions or employee representatives.
*Experience using HR systems such as iTrent.
What’s on Offer?*Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative HR team.
*Varied and challenging employee relations caseload.
*Exposure to a wide range of HR projects and initiatives.
*Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.