HR Advisor

We’re recruiting for an approachable and practical HR Advisor to join a supportive team in Harrogate on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied role where you’ll take ownership of HR support across allocated localities, providing advice on employee relations matters while overseeing recruitment and onboarding. You’ll also have responsibility for line managing a HR Assistant, working together to provide an organised, responsive and supportive HR service.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing routine employee relations cases from initial enquiry through to conclusion, providing practical advice in line with employment legislation and organisational policies
• Advising managers on disciplinary matters, grievances, performance and capability
• Supporting absence management, occupational health referrals and reasonable adjustments
• Guiding managers through probation reviews, family leave and flexible working requests
• Overseeing recruitment and onboarding across allocated localities, supporting managers with vacancies and ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Supporting organisational change, including restructures, redundancy, TUPE, mobilisations/demobilisations and contractual changes
• Line managing, coaching and prioritising work for a HR Assistant
• Building strong working relationships with locality managers through regular meetings and practical support
• Monitoring workforce compliance, including right-to-work and visa expiry requirements
• Using workforce information to identify trends, recommend improvements and highlight potential risks
• Working closely with the HR Manager on complex cases and wider team priorities

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an HR advisory role, supporting managers with a range of employee relations matters
• A sound working knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to provide clear, practical advice
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge constructively and handle sensitive conversations with care
• A thorough approach to record keeping, confidentiality and follow-through
• The ability to support and develop an HR Assistant Previous line management experience would be welcomed

Experience within social care or another regulated environment would be beneficial, as would familiarity with Cascade. A CIPD qualification, or working towards one, is desirable.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £32,16774 per annum
• Full-time hours
• Home-working flexibility once established in the role
• Ownership of allocated localities, with support from the HR Manager
• The opportunity to make improvements to HR processes and support the managers and employees delivering care and support

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a varied advisory role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Press 'apply' to submit your CV for review, or contact Izzy Loach at our Harrogate office.