HR Advisor - part-time (3 days a week)

21 Days Old

The role

We are seeking a

The role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate HR Advisor to join our small but dynamic HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career in a hands-on, collaboative environment. In this role, you'll support the full employee lifecycle and play a key part in enhancing the employee experience across the business.

This role is based in either our London or Manchester office and on a part-time basis of 3 days a week.

Our team

Working alongside our Head of HR, Talent Acquisition Partner, HR Business Partner and HR Operations Executive, you'll play a key role in delivering a first-class people experience across the business. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and we believe that every idea matters — no matter your role or level of experience. If you want to join a team that values trust, creativity, and continuous learning, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

As HR Advisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Provide comprehensive support across all HR processes, taking ownership of preparing contracts, offer letters, and employment-related documentation
Conducting pre-employment checks, including references, right to work verifications, and background screening
Support and guide managers on employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance concerns, ensuring consistency and fairness. In line with company policies and employment legislation.
Maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee records across multiple systems, ensuring data integrity and timely updates
Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
Managing the HR inbox, responding to queries promptly or escalating where necessary
Ensuring accurate and timely input of payroll data for monthly processing
Supporting cyclical HR processes (e.g., performance reviews, promotions, salary and bonus reviews), including document preparation and meeting coordination
Administering employee benefits and supporting employees with benefit-related queries
Assisting the wider HR team with ongoing projects, employee engagement initiatives, and HR-related communications
Collaborate with the wider HR team on benefit programs, recognition initiatives and policy updaes

Requirements

Previous experience in an HR role, ideally in a commercial environment
Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Prior experience managing ER cases with demonstratable understanding of UK employment law
A self-sufficient and resilient individual with strong organisational and problem solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs with confidence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong service-orientated mindset and ability to build trusted relationships
You're not afraid to suggest improvements and get stuck in where needed

The Best Thing About The Role

You make a real difference

You're often the first point of contact for employees, and how you communicate and support them can truly shape their perception of our business. Whether it's helping someone navigate a policy or ensuring a smooth onboarding, your support directly contributes to employee wellbeing and satisfaction.

You learn every day

Because the role touches so many aspects of HR — recruitment, systems, benefits, employee relations, compliance — it's an incredible learning opportunity. You develop a broad HR skillset quickly, which sets you up for future progression

You build trust and relationships

You become a go to person across the business, giving you the chance to build strong, trusted relationships at all levels. People count on you - and that trust is both empowering and rewarding

You help share culture

Where you're coordinating recognition and CPD programmes, or feeding into policy updates, you're part of the team that defines and drives our company culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
Interest free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental insurance
Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Part-time