HR Advisor

We are looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join an Engineering company in Chelmsford on a 12 month FTC.

This is a varied generalist role supporting managers and employees across a wide range of HR activities, including employee relations, learning and development, compliance and project work.

Key Details

• FTC contract for 1 year
• Salary circa 40k
• 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
• Based in Chelmsford with some travel required.
• Hybrid working available.
• 25 days holiday + BH

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations cases, including absence, performance and probation reviews.
• Assist with the delivery of HR projects and organisational initiatives.
• Coordinate training, learning and development activities across the business.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, records and reporting.
• Support payroll, benefits and compliance processes.
• Contribute to wellbeing, audit and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor position or similar level role.
• Good understanding of core HR practices and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting employee relations activities.
• Previous experience within multi site, engineering or construction business ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.