HR Advisor

HR Advisor * Covering 3 sites in Essex/ Suffolk * Part time - 32hrs (5 shorter days or 4 days) * Up to £35,978 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) We’re currently working with a well-established, independent business operating within the retail sector, who are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support their growing team across multiple sites in Essex and Suffolk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led, people-first organisation with exciting expansion plans and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. About the Role: As HR Advisor, you’ll be a key part of the internal HR team, providing professional and proactive HR guidance to managers across approximately 300 employees. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, and enjoys building strong, coaching-style relationships with operational leaders. You’ll be involved in a wide range of generalist HR duties including employee relations casework, absence management, recruitment support, policy updates, and project-based work that supports broader HR strategy. Key Responsibilities: * Provide clear, commercially-sound HR advice to line managers across 3 sites * Manage employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and absence * Offer guidance on recruitment processes and contribute to talent attraction strategies * Support with sickness absence cases, including liaison with Occupational Health * Draft HR documents such as contracts, letters, and policy updates * Contribute to ongoing HR projects around engagement, wellbeing and employee experience * Use and help maintain the HRIS (Employment Hero), with training provided if required Candidate Profile: * CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) * Sound working knowledge of UK employment law * Experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced, multi-site environment * Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence advising stakeholders at all levels * Detail-oriented, organised, and adaptable under pressure * Willing to travel regularly between sites (Tiptree, Sudbury & East Hanningfield) * Confident using HR systems and MS Office * Benefits Include: * Generous staff discount scheme (rising to 40% on specific items after 1 year) * 22 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) * Annual Christmas bonus * Company sick pay after probation * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – available to employees and immediate family * Training & development opportunities, including in-house e-learning platform * Access to national retail discount schemes * Free on-site parking * Supportive, friendly working environment in a picturesque rural setting If you’re a hands-on HR Advisor looking for a role where you can make a real impact across a well-regarded and growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity

Location: Tiptree, Essex, GB

Posted Date: 7/16/2025