HR Advisor

Job Title: HR AdvisorLocation: SuffolkSalary: £28.000-£30,000

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Company sick pay
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite car parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Additional benefits and subsidies available

Cooper Lomaz is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing company for an experienced HR Advisor. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to HR initiatives while providing essential support and guidance across the business.

Role Overview:As an HR Advisor, you will work closely with empowered managers and the Senior Leadership Team to deliver effective HR services. You will handle a variety of casework, including employee relations and performance management, while supporting strategic HR projects such as line manager development, talent management, and engagement initiatives.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line contact for all HR-related issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation
• Update and review HR policies, procedures, and guidelines while advising managers on their implementation
• Educate and embed company values across teams and departments
• Manage all employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and flexible working requests
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including apprenticeship campaigns
• Lead onboarding processes, including HR inductions in conjunction with Health & Safety
• Provide support for performance management initiatives and mental health and wellbeing strategies
• Work with Finance to update bi-monthly payroll and oversee benefits administration
• Contribute to HR systems improvement and provide HR analytics reports as required

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in HR advisory roles
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload, including ER casework
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Proficiency in HR systems and analytics

Desired Skills:

• Experience in change management and system implementation
• Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing strategies
• Familiarity with payroll and benefits administration

Experience:

• Previous experience in an HR advisory capacity, working on a broad range of casework and HR projects

Salary & Benefits:

• £28.000-£30,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, and more

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday, standard business hours

Working Location:

• Suffolk

Interested in this role? If you are a proactive HR professional ready to join a dynamic team, Apply Now!