Field-Based HR Advisor

An exciting HR Advisor opportunity as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters across four branches. Your role will involve providing practical HR support, advice, and guidance on a wide range of issues, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, absence management, and compliance. You will work closely with branch managers to ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented effectively and that our teams are supported in delivering their best performance.

Job Title: Field-Based HR Advisor

Locations: South West London & Surrey (Travel Required)

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievances, and performance issues. Offer coaching and advice to line managers on how to handle various employee-related situations
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support with recruitment processes, including writing job descriptions, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and assisting with onboarding new employees
• HR Policies & Procedures: Ensure all HR policies and procedures are followed consistently across the branches. Provide training and support to managers as needed
• Performance Management: Work with managers to manage performance issues, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans where necessary
• Absence Management: Provide guidance on managing long-term sickness, short-term absenteeism, and return-to-work procedures
• Training & Development: Assist in identifying training needs and development opportunities for staff across the branches
• Compliance & Legislation: Stay up to date with employment law changes and ensure that the branches remain compliant with all legal requirements
• Payroll: Active involvement in the monthly payroll process, checking salaries and benefits
• Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate HR records, produce reports, and assist with HR-related administration as required

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in an advisory of generalist HR role, ideally with field-based experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, qualified CIPD
• Experience working in a high-volume industry such as retail or hospitality (desired)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business
• Experience managing a variety of employee relations issues, from disciplinary and grievance matters to performance management
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.