HR Advisor - Alexander Mae HR : Job Details

HR Advisor/People Advisor

Location: Trowbridge (hybrid working 2-3 days in the office)

Salary: 37,000 plus excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

We’re looking for an experienced People/HR Advisor to join a supportive HR team and partner with managers across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide clear, professional advice on people matters, with a particular focus on coaching managers through a wide range of employee relations cases.

About the role

As a People/HR Advisor, you’ll act as a trusted consultant to leaders, supporting them through change management, restructures, TUPE, and employee relations issues including absence, capability, disciplinaries and grievances. You’ll coach managers to handle sensitive situations fairly and confidently, while ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.

Alongside this, you will:

• Guide managers through investigations and reports, drafting supporting documents and templates as needed
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection, occasionally supporting interviews and assessment centres
• Deliver elements of the new starter induction and support managers with probation reviews
• Build strong relationships with managers, developing your understanding of operational challenges and supporting cultural improvement
• Review people metrics to identify trends, hot spots, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Contribute to cross-organisation projects and initiatives aligned to the people strategy
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and best practice, sharing knowledge with the wider team
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all people practices

What we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 3 minimum, ideally Level 5 or studying towards
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application
• Proven experience advising across all areas of employee relations
• Ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with managers
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What’s on offer

£ days holiday plus bank holidays and two gifted days (1 x day for your birthday and 1 x day at Christmas), ability to buy and sell holiday, 2 x volunteer days, pension (4% employee, 9% employer), core hours 9am – 5.30 pm, free parking, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office, must include a Tuesday), life assurance 3 x salary and Employee Assistance Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a values-led organisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative people team where you can share your expertise, develop your skills, and help shape the future of the employee journey.