HR Advisor

Role Purpose

The HR Advisor will provide expert, commercially-focused people support to operational leaders across the business.

As a trusted advisor, this role will lead complex employee relations matters and support organisational change, ensuring that all people decisions align with business objectives and company values.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the People function at formal meetings and complex appeals, ensuring outcomes are fair, evidence-based, and legally compliant.
• Build effective relationships with trade unions and employee representatives, facilitating consultation and the constructive resolution of workplace issues.
• Coach and develop managers, working collaboratively with People colleagues, Occupational Health, Payroll, and operational leaders to strengthen capability and deliver effective people outcomes.
• Manage Employee Relations and organisational change cases consistently and sensitively, maintaining accurate records and correspondence in line with data protection requirements.
• Advise on reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, supporting managers in making evidence-based decisions related to attendance, capability, and wellbeing.
• Lead complex long-term sickness absence and medical capability cases from referral through to conclusion, including occupational health referrals and phased returns.
• Conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and producing clear investigation reports with evidence-based recommendations.
• Take ownership of a varied Employee Relations caseload, advising managers on a range of employment matters from initial advice through to hearings and resolutions.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a People Advisor in a large, multi-site organisation with a significant frontline workforce.
• Strong track record of independently managing complex employee relations casework, including high-risk and complex appeals.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.