HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Stoke on Trent

Monday to Friday I Full time I with flexibility around start and finish times to suit you

Are you a hands-on HR professional who loves solving people challenges and using data to drive better business decisions?

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our clients HR team and play a pivotal role in supporting managers, resolving employee relations matters, and providing valuable people insights across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We're particularly interested in HR professionals with strong Employee Relations expertise who enjoy managing complex caseloads while also using HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities, reduce risk, and support business performance.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you'll provide practical, hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle, helping managers navigate people matters confidently while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

What You'll Be Doing;

Employee Relations

Employee Relations will be a key focus of this role. You'll:

Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, probation and flexible working matters
Lead and support workplace investigations from start to finish
Provide expert guidance to managers on employment law and HR best practice
Prepare for and attend disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings
Coach managers to build confidence in handling people matters effectively
Promote proactive and informal resolutions wherever possible
Ensure all cases are managed fairly, consistently and in line with legislation and company policies
Data, Reporting & HR Insights

We're looking for someone who is not only people-focused but also data-driven. You'll:

Produce and analyse HR reports and people metrics
Monitor trends in absence, turnover, employee relations activity and engagement
Use data to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
Provide meaningful insights that support business decision-making
Help develop reports and dashboards that drive action and improve organisational performance
HR Operations

Build trusted relationships with managers and employees across the business
Support recruitment, onboarding and probation processes
Prepare contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence
Maintain accurate HR records and systems
Assist with policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Support employee engagement and wellbeing programmes
What We're Looking For;

Previous experience in a HR Advisor role with significant Employee Relations responsibility
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Proven experience managing complex ER cases from investigation through to outcome
Confident advising and influencing managers at all levels
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present HR data
Experience producing HR reports and identifying trends
Minimum of CIPD Level 3 qualified
Apply Now or please contact (phone number removed)

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be personally contacted.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed