HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Job Summary

To assist the HR & Payroll Manager in ensuring that all staffing issues are dealt with in an efficient and effective manner, providing employee advice and administrative support in addition to providing payroll with accurate monthly payroll data.

Person Specification

Professional Requirements and Experience

· Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent (English & Maths are essential)

· Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a HR Department

· CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) desirable but not essential

Knowledge and Expertise

· Exemplary administration and organisation skills essential

· Knowledge of relevant employee legislation and employment obligations will be advantageous, as will be knowledge of safer recruitment practices

· Excellent inter-personal skills

· Good listening and communication skills

· Capable of prioritising a busy and varied workload

· Flexible, can-do attitude

· IT competent; MS Office, Databases and Email essential

· Experience of taking minutes at meetings would be advantageous

Responsibilities

· Support employees and managers in all areas of HR related issues, providing accurate and timely advice

· Absence management, highlighting any areas of concern to the HR & Payroll Manager

· Obtaining medical records where appropriate and liaising with Occupational Health Professionals in order to arrange employee assessments as required

· Assist in disciplinary and grievance matters, maintaining positive relationships with all parties, strict confidentiality and impartiality throughout

· Assist in developing HR policies and procedures

· Ensure all necessary processes are completed for onboarding new starters

· Update and maintain employee files and databases to include; absence, appraisals, DBS, Right to Work status, personal details, qualifications, maternity, paternity etc. (this list is not exhaustive)

· Support the HR & Payroll Manager in drafting and formatting relevant company policies as and when required

· Advise employees on, and administering maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and other family friendly leave and pay

· Produce accurate reports and analysis as required to the HR & Payroll Manager and Board of Directors

· Assist the HR & Payroll Manager in checking monthly submission of hours worked, overtime, holiday pay, absence etc. as and when required

· Minute taking as required

· Participate in specific HR projects as required

We offer:

· Cycle to work scheme

· Blue Light Card

· Extras discounts

· bYond

· Workplace Pension Scheme (Including Salary Sacrifice)

· Healthcare cash plan

· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

We strive to be inclusive, to be a place where we can all be ourselves and aspire to attract the best talent from a range of diverse backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider the most important factors to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Successful applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past employers, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment references.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday the 14th of July 2026

Interviews will be held the following week.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is identified during the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,597.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Harrogate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Human resources: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2026