HR Advisor

Published 14 October 2026

£30,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum

Blackburn

Permanent

Job Starts: 14th October 2026

Human Resources - HR

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Job Description

HR Advisor

Confidential Opportunity | Suffolk

Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Suffolk
Working hours: Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week
Reporting to: HR Manager

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor on behalf of an established organisation in the Suffolk area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional to join a busy operational environment, working closely with managers and employees to deliver a comprehensive HR advisory service.

The successful candidate will provide first-line HR advice, manage a varied employee relations caseload and support recruitment, onboarding and wider HR operations.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing managers and delivering practical, commercially focused HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
Manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, disciplinaries, grievances and flexible working.
Advise managers on occupational health referrals and return-to-work cases.
Support and attend informal and formal meetings, hearings and investigations as required.
Prepare accurate documentation, maintain records and provide guidance throughout HR processes.
Support management training and the development of HR capability.

Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle

Manage recruitment activity, including offers and employment contracts.
Coordinate onboarding and ensure all relevant documentation and compliance requirements are completed.
Prepare contracts of employment and other HR documentation.
Support employee inductions and maintain accurate employee records.

HR Operations & Administration

Maintain HR systems, databases and employee records.
Monitor and update holiday and absence information.
Coordinate occupational health appointments, health surveillance and other employee-related arrangements.
Support the administration of workwear, access cards, employee awards and other site requirements.
Ensure HR records are maintained accurately and confidentially, in line with data protection requirements.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Produce and analyse HR data, identifying trends and presenting findings to management.
Support HR projects and take ownership of smaller initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience in an HR Advisor position.
CIPD Level 5 qualification.
A sound understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance-related matters.
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
The confidence to challenge, advise and support managers.
Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret HR data.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR databases.
The ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
A professional, resilient and solutions-focused approach.
The discretion required to manage sensitive and confidential information.