HR Advisor

HR Advisor | Poole | £32,000 DOE

Are you the kind of person who thrives on supporting others, solving problems, and ensuring a workplace runs smoothly?  Do you love the idea of being a go-to person for employees, helping them navigate everything from onboarding to employee relations with confidence and care?  If you’re an HR professional who enjoys balancing structure with people-first thinking, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Rubicon is recruiting on behalf of a market-leading manufacturing company that has been at the forefront of innovation for years.  Known for their high-quality products and commitment to excellence, they take just as much pride in their people as they do in their industry-leading solutions.

With a collaborative and supportive culture, this company genuinely invests in HR and understands its impact on success.  As an HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive workplace environment, helping employees thrive while ensuring HR processes run smoothly.

As the HR Advisor, you’ll benefit from:

• Holidays: 23 days per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid Working: 1-2 days per week from home
• A role with real purpose: be a part of a company that values HR and invests in its people
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm (with a 1-hour lunch break)

As the HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Being a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, offering guidance on policies, best practices, and employment law
• Supporting recruitment efforts, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and onboarding new hires
• Championing employee wellbeing, assisting with absence management, occupational health referrals, and wellbeing initiatives
• Guiding managers through employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance reviews
• Ensuring HR systems and data are up to date, maintaining accurate records and generating useful insights
• Staying ahead of HR trends and legislation, keeping policies compliant and continuously improving processes

As the HR Advisor, your skills and experience will include:

• HR experience particularly in recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration
• Being a natural people person, someone who builds relationships with empathy, fairness, and professionalism
• Good organisation, ensuring HR processes run efficiently and accurately
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law, with the ability to apply it practically
• Being a proactive problem-solver and always looking for ways to improve processes to support the business
• A HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 3 or above) is preferred but not essential

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?  If you want to be part of a company that truly values its people and gives you the space to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply to this advert directly today or call Ellie at Rubicon and she’ll talk you through the details.