HR Advisor - Reed : Job Details

HR Advisor?? Based in Wolverhmapton with occasional travel to Carlisle

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £35,000–£38,000 
• 37.5 hours per week with a flexible working approach (between 8am–5pm)
• A vibrant and supportive HR team environment

We’re looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our dynamic team. You’ll be the go-to person for HR queries, supporting managers and employees across the business. From handling employee relations cases to driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, you’ll play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Lead and manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, performance issues, and absence management
• Coach and support line managers to build confidence in handling sensitive HR matters
• Contribute to people-focused projects such as employee engagement, wellbeing, change management, and learning & development
• Analyse HR data and trends to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate maintenance of HR systems and employee records in line with GDPR
• Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, induction, probation reviews, and offboarding
• Assist with payroll preparation by providing timely and accurate data
• Stay up to date with employment legislation and recommend updates to policies and practices
• Prepare HR reports and insights to support business planning
• Travel to our Carlisle site once a month to provide on-site HR support

What you’ll need:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience managing ER cases independently
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension match up to 7%
• Life assurance, enhanced family leave, EAP
• Cycle to Work, subsidised canteen, volunteering days

Join a team where your impact matters—and your safety and development come first.