HR Advisor

HR Advisor North Birmingham - Hybrid Working Full Time, Permanent 38K + benefits

We're supporting a well-established organisation in the appointment of an HR Advisor to join its growing People function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a fast-paced, multi-site environment, partnering with managers to deliver effective people solutions and support wider business performance. Offering a broad generalist remit, the role will combine hands-on employee relations with manager coaching, organisational development and involvement in wider HR initiatives.

The Role

Working closely with operational stakeholders and the wider HR team, you'll provide practical advice across a broad range of people matters, helping managers navigate challenges, make informed decisions and build confidence in their people management responsibilities. You'll take a proactive approach to employee relations, supporting early resolution, improving management capability and ensuring people processes are applied consistently. Alongside your advisory responsibilities, you'll contribute to business-wide projects and initiatives designed to enhance the employee experience and improve organisational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance across the full range of employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, grievances and attendance.
• Support and coach managers in handling people issues confidently and consistently.
• Promote effective people management practices and ensure decisions align with employment legislation and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities for early intervention and help resolve workplace issues constructively.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, flexible working and family-related matters.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the People function to deliver an effective and responsive HR service.
• Provide HR support during organisational change, restructures and employee consultation processes.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment and talent-related activities.
• Review workforce information to identify trends, highlight potential risks and inform management decisions.
• Support initiatives relating to employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and retention.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement activity.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and developments in HR practice.

About You

You'll be a commercially aware HR professional who can build credibility quickly, establish strong stakeholder relationships and operate confidently in a varied operational environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and employee relations.
• The ability to influence, coach and challenge managers appropriately.
• Confidence managing sensitive issues and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to work autonomously.
• The ability to use data and insight to identify trends and support improvements.
• Resilience, sound judgement and a high level of professionalism.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience supporting organisational change, consultation or TUPE processes would be advantageous. A CIPD qualification at Level 5 or equivalent practical experience is expected, together with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

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