HR Advisor

WSR is recruiting for an HR Advisor for our esteemed client in Milton Keynes.

Salary: Up to £32 DOE
Role Type: Permanent (6m probation period)
Location: Milton Keynes, office based
Working Hours: 8:30am till 5pm, 1 hour lunch (some flexibility available on hours)
Reports to: HR Business Partner - UK

HR Advisor – Be the Heart of Our Clients' People-Focused Culture!

Are you ready to make a real impact on people and business success? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated HR Advisor to join our team and help us create a workplace where talent thrives and culture shines. Working closely with the HRBP, you'll provide thoughtful, consistent, and timely HR advice and support to drive our people strategy and champion our values.

From recruitment and employee relations to talent development and engagement, your work will span a wide range of responsibilities. If you’re a natural problem-solver with a knack for making HR processes feel seamless and human, this is the role for you!

• Empower Managers: Provide expert guidance on HR policies and processes, ensuring employee relations are managed effectively.
• Keep Us Organized: Update and maintain electronic HR records with precision and care.
• Deliver Insights: Create HR reports for both UK and global teams to support informed decision-making.
• Track and Manage Absences: Partner with area managers to monitor holidays, sickness, and other absences using our online portal.
• Develop Talent: Collaborate with managers to identify training and development needs and help bring them to life.
• Solve Challenges: Offer advice on conduct and capability issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Stay Current: Help keep policies and processes updated, and make sure managers are in the know about any changes.
• Collaborate on Strategy: Assist the HRBP in driving forward our HR strategy and identifying areas for improvement.
• Take on Projects: Contribute to initiatives in employee engagement, training, benefits, and more.

• CIPD qualified to Level 3 and working toward Level 5 (we’re happy to sponsor your development).
• Experience: Previous experience in a generalist HR role with solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • A talent for building strong relationships with managers.
  • A team-first mindset with a drive to support others.
  • Excellent time management and the ability to juggle priorities under pressure.
  • Clear and confident communication skills.

HR Advisor Benefits

• Competitive Salary (Salary review on an annual basis)
• Holiday – 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance cover at 4 times annual salary.
• Option to join the Health Insurance scheme subject to acceptance by the provider.
• A laptop and phone will be provided (With reasonable private use)
• Free parking on the premises

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.

We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.