HR Advisor
Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£26k - £33.3k Annual
Full-Time
Salary: £33,271 (Full-Time Equivalent, pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to support the delivery of people-focused processes that align with organisational objectives. This is a varied generalist role where you will provide day-to-day HR support, guidance, and expertise across a range of people matters including employee relations, absence management, learning and development, and HR operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring best practice, consistency, and fairness in people management, while contributing to wider strategic HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Generalist HR
Provide proactive advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, HR policies, wellbeing, flexible working, and absence management
Manage an employee relations caseload, including investigations and hearings, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
Coach and support line managers to ensure consistent and fair application of policies including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
Monitor and analyse absence trends, supporting managers to effectively manage attendance and wellbeing
Provide guidance to employees and managers on pay, terms and conditions, and HR processes
Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
Draft HR correspondence including letters, contracts, and reports accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring accurate data and reporting for trend analysis
Projects & Development
Support strategic HR projects including wellbeing initiatives, employee engagement, and learning and development
Assist with change management processes such as restructures, TUPE, and redundancies
Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure compliance in HR practices
Design and deliver HR training to upskill managers
Operations & Administration
Liaise with payroll providers regarding starters, leavers, and contractual changes
Support the coordination and delivery of induction programmes
Ensure effective record-keeping and reporting through case management systems
Recruitment Support
Provide guidance to the recruitment function to ensure alignment between HR and recruitment processes
Support recruitment activities including issuing contracts, pre-employment checks, and onboarding
Assist with work experience and volunteer processes
About You
CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role
Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience of supporting change initiatives and HR projects (desirable)
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work in a varied and impactful HR role
Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment
Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and organisational development
Flexible part-time working (30 hours per week)
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Hours: 30 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to support the delivery of people-focused processes that align with organisational objectives. This is a varied generalist role where you will provide day-to-day HR support, guidance, and expertise across a range of people matters including employee relations, absence management, learning and development, and HR operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring best practice, consistency, and fairness in people management, while contributing to wider strategic HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Generalist HR
Provide proactive advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, HR policies, wellbeing, flexible working, and absence management
Manage an employee relations caseload, including investigations and hearings, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
Coach and support line managers to ensure consistent and fair application of policies including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
Monitor and analyse absence trends, supporting managers to effectively manage attendance and wellbeing
Provide guidance to employees and managers on pay, terms and conditions, and HR processes
Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
Draft HR correspondence including letters, contracts, and reports accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring accurate data and reporting for trend analysis
Projects & Development
Support strategic HR projects including wellbeing initiatives, employee engagement, and learning and development
Assist with change management processes such as restructures, TUPE, and redundancies
Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure compliance in HR practices
Design and deliver HR training to upskill managers
Operations & Administration
Liaise with payroll providers regarding starters, leavers, and contractual changes
Support the coordination and delivery of induction programmes
Ensure effective record-keeping and reporting through case management systems
Recruitment Support
Provide guidance to the recruitment function to ensure alignment between HR and recruitment processes
Support recruitment activities including issuing contracts, pre-employment checks, and onboarding
Assist with work experience and volunteer processes
About You
CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role
Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience of supporting change initiatives and HR projects (desirable)
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work in a varied and impactful HR role
Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment
Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and organisational development
Flexible part-time working (30 hours per week)
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Reference: 225316504
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HR Advisor
Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£26k - £33.3k Annual
Full-Time
Salary: £33,271 (Full-Time Equivalent, pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to support the delivery of people-focused processes that align with organisational objectives. This is a varied generalist role where you will provide day-to-day HR support, guidance, and expertise across a range of people matters including employee relations, absence management, learning and development, and HR operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring best practice, consistency, and fairness in people management, while contributing to wider strategic HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Generalist HR
Provide proactive advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, HR policies, wellbeing, flexible working, and absence management
Manage an employee relations caseload, including investigations and hearings, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
Coach and support line managers to ensure consistent and fair application of policies including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
Monitor and analyse absence trends, supporting managers to effectively manage attendance and wellbeing
Provide guidance to employees and managers on pay, terms and conditions, and HR processes
Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
Draft HR correspondence including letters, contracts, and reports accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring accurate data and reporting for trend analysis
Projects & Development
Support strategic HR projects including wellbeing initiatives, employee engagement, and learning and development
Assist with change management processes such as restructures, TUPE, and redundancies
Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure compliance in HR practices
Design and deliver HR training to upskill managers
Operations & Administration
Liaise with payroll providers regarding starters, leavers, and contractual changes
Support the coordination and delivery of induction programmes
Ensure effective record-keeping and reporting through case management systems
Recruitment Support
Provide guidance to the recruitment function to ensure alignment between HR and recruitment processes
Support recruitment activities including issuing contracts, pre-employment checks, and onboarding
Assist with work experience and volunteer processes
About You
CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role
Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience of supporting change initiatives and HR projects (desirable)
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work in a varied and impactful HR role
Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment
Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and organisational development
Flexible part-time working (30 hours per week)
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Hours: 30 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to support the delivery of people-focused processes that align with organisational objectives. This is a varied generalist role where you will provide day-to-day HR support, guidance, and expertise across a range of people matters including employee relations, absence management, learning and development, and HR operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring best practice, consistency, and fairness in people management, while contributing to wider strategic HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Generalist HR
Provide proactive advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, HR policies, wellbeing, flexible working, and absence management
Manage an employee relations caseload, including investigations and hearings, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
Coach and support line managers to ensure consistent and fair application of policies including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
Monitor and analyse absence trends, supporting managers to effectively manage attendance and wellbeing
Provide guidance to employees and managers on pay, terms and conditions, and HR processes
Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
Draft HR correspondence including letters, contracts, and reports accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring accurate data and reporting for trend analysis
Projects & Development
Support strategic HR projects including wellbeing initiatives, employee engagement, and learning and development
Assist with change management processes such as restructures, TUPE, and redundancies
Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure compliance in HR practices
Design and deliver HR training to upskill managers
Operations & Administration
Liaise with payroll providers regarding starters, leavers, and contractual changes
Support the coordination and delivery of induction programmes
Ensure effective record-keeping and reporting through case management systems
Recruitment Support
Provide guidance to the recruitment function to ensure alignment between HR and recruitment processes
Support recruitment activities including issuing contracts, pre-employment checks, and onboarding
Assist with work experience and volunteer processes
About You
CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role
Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience of supporting change initiatives and HR projects (desirable)
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work in a varied and impactful HR role
Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment
Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and organisational development
Flexible part-time working (30 hours per week)
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Reference: 225316504
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