Regional HR Advisor

Regional HR Advisor

Permanent role

Up £35,000 + £5000 car allowance

Home based with regular site visits

Covering the South East of England

I am exclusively partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a brand-new Regional HR Advisor. This is a generalist HR role where you will operate across the full HR spectrum, but with a focus on Employee Relations. This role will cover the South of England (predominantly Surrey, but also covering Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset).

I am looking for a proactive and people-focused Regional HR Advisor to join my client's team. In this role, you'll partner with Managers and Area Directors to provide expert HR and Employee Relations (ER) support across your region.You'll be a trusted advisor, building strong relationships while delivering a high-quality, customer-centric HR service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real impact on people and performance.

Your new role

Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of HR and ER matters
Supporting and attending formal processes such as disciplinary and grievance meetings
Coaching managers to ensure best practice and consistent application of policies
Identifying and managing risk, escalating complex cases where necessary
Analysing HR data (absence, turnover, exit interviews, engagement surveys) to identify trends and drive improvements
Designing and delivering HR training to build manager capability
Supporting the onboarding and induction of new managers
Partnering with operational teams to ensure smooth HR processes, including exit management
Maintaining a strong presence across your region through regular site visits
Supporting wider HR and business projects as required

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in an HR Advisory role
Experienced managing a high volume of employee relations cases
Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Confidence in handling complex and sensitive situations
Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.

What you'll get in return
Salary up to £35,000 per year, £5,000 car allowance paid as cash.
Home-based working when you are not on a site visit
Expenses for travel and travelling costs

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