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HR Advisor

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MorePeople logoMorepeople · Ipswich
£32K–£35K/yrFull-timeOn-site2mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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About the role

We are seeking a proactive and professional HR Advisor to deliver high quality generalist HR support to our client. This role is key to ensuring HR practices align with company values, promote an inclusive workplace, and remain compliant with UK employment legislation. You will work closely with managers and employees, acting as a trusted advisor and providing practical, consistent, and commercially sound HR guidance. Start Date ASAP Working Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, fully onsite

Responsibilities

  • Employee Relations
  • Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance matters
  • Manage and monitor all absence cases, including sickness and leave
  • Analyse absence trends and support attendance management initiatives
  • Coordinate occupational health referrals
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
  • Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews
  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including campaigns and selection processes
  • Advise managers on hiring approaches and interview techniques
  • Review and update job descriptions
  • Coordinate interviews and manage offers
  • Deliver effective onboarding and induction processes
  • Track recruitment metrics such as retention, time to hire, and cost per hire
  • HR Operations
  • Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems
  • Monitor and report on HR metrics (turnover, retention, mobility)
  • Analyse HR data to identify trends and support improvement plans
  • Manage HR trackers and documentation
  • Support benefits administration with Payroll and providers
  • Assist with employee engagement initiatives (newsletters, surveys, recognition schemes)
  • Learning & Development
  • Identify training needs and coordinate development activities
  • Support delivery of management training workshops
  • Assist managers with development plans and reviews
  • Policy & Compliance
  • Review and update HR policies in line with legislation
  • Ensure employee awareness and policy compliance
  • Monitor policy acknowledgement rates against KPIs
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend improvements
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace
  • Qualifications & Experience CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
  • Proven generalist HR experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach
  • If you are interested, please apply below or contact Angus on or

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