HR Advisor (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover) - Novus Resourcing : Job Details

HR Advisor (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)Location: Sutton, SurreyWorking Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week (Hybrid available after initial training period)Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact in a globally recognised company?

A sustainability-focused company are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join the team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is your opportunity to partner with a successful, growing business and help drive operational excellence across the employee lifecycle.

Offering:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office after training)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive benefits package
• A collaborative, supportive environment
• Office based in central Sutton, close to transport and amenities

The Role:

As the HR Advisor, you’ll work across multiple business units, supporting managers and employees throughout the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Senior HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in driving best practices, providing generalist HR support, and helping our people thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach and support managers on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, engagement, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support the delivery of our L&D programme and maintain our Learning Management System (Cornerstone).
• Ensure legal compliance and policy alignment with employment law changes.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects (e.g. performance reviews, staff survey, pay review).
• Use our HRIS (NaturalHR) and LMS to analyse data and identify process improvements.
• Provide essential support in payroll, benefits administration, reception, and event coordination.

What We’re Looking For:

• CIPD-qualified or working towards (Level 3/5/7) or equivalent HR experience.
• Previous experience in Payroll/benefits administration is essential.
• Generalist HR experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Comfortable managing employee relations issues end-to-end.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Collaborative, hands-on team player with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong IT and data analysis skills (Excel, HR systems).

Ready to join a company where people and purpose matter?Apply now and become part of an HR team that’s driving real impact.