HR Advisor

We are recruiting for a HR Advisor for a small family run business in Birmingham. As HR Advisor, you will play a key role in overseeing the company’s HR activities, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and supporting staff and management with various HR-related tasks. You will be responsible for the full range of HR duties, from recruitment and employee relations to timekeeping and contract management. This is a hands-on role that requires strong communication and organisational skills.

The Role:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and offboarding.
• Monitoring employee timekeeping, attendance, and sickness records.
• Handling employee grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance management.
• Providing advice and support to managers on HR-related issues, ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Maintaining and updating employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Supporting the recruitment process, including preparing job descriptions, advertising roles, and managing interviews.
• Managing employee benefits and ensuring timely payroll information is provided.
• Supporting training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills.
• Ensuring health and safety policies are followed, in collaboration with relevant departments.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a similar HR role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work independently, with a solutions-focused approach.
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office.