HR / Employee Relations AdvisorSalary: £40,000 pa dependent on skills and experience + BenefitsLocation: Cleckheaton, West YorkshireHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (1 day WFH). Part-time considered.Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus up to 3 extra for service)Company pension (5% employer / 5% employee)Death in Service – 3x salaryEAP: Help@Hand
About UsHowarths is an award-winning, second-generation family business providing Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support to over 600 SME clients across England.We’re a growing, values-led business with a strong reputation built over 23 years. Our values – Graft, Together, Heart and Grit – shape how we work with both clients and each other.We pride ourselves on delivering practical, commercial advice that genuinely adds value. Put simply, we measure success by how happy our clients are.The OpportunityWe’re looking for a confident, client-focused HR/Employee Relations Advisor to join our Employment Law team.You’ll manage your own caseload, supporting a portfolio of SME clients across the full employee lifecycle - from day-to-day queries through to complex casework, including dismissal.This is a fast-paced, varied role offering real autonomy, strong client exposure and excellent opportunity for professional growth.The Role
Act as a dedicated HR/ER Advisor for a portfolio of SME clientsProvide clear, commercial advice across the full employee lifecycle (disciplinary, grievance, absence, redundancy, capability etc.)Build strong client relationships and develop a deep understanding of their businessesDraft employment contracts, policies and proceduresContribute to articles and content for marketing/PR where requiredPromote and embody Howarths’ core values
The CandidateWe’re looking for someone who:
Has experience advising managers and/or business ownersIs confident, credible and able to influence at all levelsIs CIPD qualified (or equivalent)Has strong, up-to-date employment law knowledgeCan manage a busy caseload and work to multiple deadlinesIs adaptable, proactive and solutions-focused
Values are key. You’ll naturally align with:
Graft: Ownership, flexibility, pragmatismTogether: Collaboration, respect, communicationHeart: Empathy, integrity, understandingGrit: Resilience, enthusiasm, proactivity
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Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing practical advice, and making a real difference to businesses? This is an exciting opportunity to join The HR Dept as an HR Advisor, supporting a wide range of clients with high-quality, responsive and commercially focused HR guidance.The HR Dept provides outsourced HR and employment law support to small and medium-sized businesses, helping clients manage their people confidently, fairly and compliantly. You will be part of a knowledgeable, supportive and close-knit team that values professional standards, pragmatic solutions and excellent client service.This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to work across generalist HR, employee relations, client meetings and project work, with ongoing opportunities to maintain your CPD, develop your employment law knowledge and contribute to the growth of services offered to clients.Role Title: HR Advisor Why join us? You will join a professional and approachable team where your contribution is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and you will be supported to keep learning. The role offers variety, autonomy, exposure to different sectors and clients, and the chance to grow your advisory, employee relations and client management experience. Job Purpose: To provide an exceptional, timely HR advisory service to clients, managing client relationships and delivering day-to-day HR support across a range of generalist HR and employee relations matters. The role includes attending client meetings on site as required and supporting the continued growth of the business. What you'll be doing:
Answer incoming advice calls, provide HR guidance, and log all advice on the CRM for audit trail. Escalate queries outside your knowledge/experience to the Managing Director.Provide requested letters and ensuring records are accurately maintained and updated.Deliver practical, user-friendly HR advice and a high standard of customer service to clients.Attend and run employee relations meetings alongside and/or on behalf of clients.Draft bespoke letters, policies, contracts of employment and handbooks, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.Deliver ad-hoc HR projects for clients (e.g., restructures, redundancies, policy development).Account manage key clients, providing regular on-site support as the client base grows.Participate in designing and offering additional services to benefit clients.Travel across Coventry and Warwickshire, and occasionally Derbyshire, to deliver on-site support where required.Support colleagues and contribute to the development of the team's HR capability.Ensure client targets and deadlines are met.Maintain CPD and keep employment law knowledge up to date (e.g., CIPD events, legal updates).
What we're looking for:
Enthusiastic and passionate about HR and providing first-class customer service.CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above (essential).Strong generalist HR experience.Strong understanding of SME environments and the challenges faced by SMEs.Sound knowledge of employment law and commitment to keeping up to date with legislative changes.Excellent written English, good numeracy, and ability to work accurately at pace.Strong administrative skills and IT literacy.Excellent organisation and communication skills.Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement, with ability to deliver pragmatic solutions.Car owner with a full driving licence (essential).Enjoys working as part of a small, close team.A proactive approach to learning and professional development, with a willingness to share knowledge and support others.
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Are you passionate about HR and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you love the idea of working with a variety of clients and making a real impact on their people strategies? If so, we want to hear from you!Who We Are:At HR Star, we believe that people are the heartbeat of every successful business. Based just outside of Cheltenham, we provide bespoke HR support across diverse industries, helping businesses unlock their full potential by managing their most valuable asset – their people! We’re a close-knit, friendly team that values innovation, growth, and doing things a little differently.The Role:As a People Advisor, you'll be the go-to HR expert for multiple clients, providing essential HR services and guidance. From onboarding to employee relations, you’ll handle day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices. You'll also dive into data, delivering insights that help shape your clients' people strategies and taking the lead on projects such as employee engagement, talent management, and EDI initiatives.Key Responsibilities:• Provide day-to-day HR support across onboarding, compensation, and employee management.• Advise clients on employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries, and performance improvement.• Manage employee records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and GDPR compliance.• Deliver HR projects that drive people development and improve workplace culture.• Stay updated on employment laws and ensure client policies are compliant.What We’re Looking For:• Proven HR experience, ideally in a consultancy or multi-client setting.• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or above) is desirable.• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail.• Strong communication skills – able to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.• Project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.• A UK driving licence and the willingness to travel to client sites when needed.Why HR Star?We’re not your average HR consultancy. At HR Star, we’re all about fostering great workplace cultures and empowering people to shine. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £35,000.• A hybrid working model (office-based with flexibility to work from home).• A supportive, fun team environment where your ideas are valued.• Opportunities for personal growth and career development.If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and want to work in an environment that truly values people this is the role for you.....Read more...
We’re looking for an experienced HR Officer to join a busy and people-focused team in Banbury on a full time, permanent basis, office based – full-time hours are 40 per week, but our client will consider 35 hours. This is a hands-on HR role where you’ll be a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.
As HR Officer, you will be responsible for:
Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
Supporting employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
Coordinating recruitment, offers, pre-employment checks and onboarding
Supporting managers with investigations, meetings and HR documentation
Managing absence, wellbeing and Occupational Health processes
Maintaining accurate HR records and producing HR reports and management information
Supporting employee engagement, communications and recognition initiatives
Assisting with HR projects, policy updates and continuous improvement
Ensuring HR processes are consistent, compliant and aligned with UK employment legislation
We’re looking for someone who is practical, approachable and confident in their HR knowledge. You’ll need to be comfortable working closely with managers, handling sensitive situations professionally and balancing a busy workload.
Ideally, you’ll have:
Previous experience in an HR Officer or HR Advisor position
Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes
Experience supporting employee relations cases
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
The ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Experience within a manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or similarly operational environment would be beneficial, as would experience with HR systems and time & attendance platforms.
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the people and the business rather than simply sitting behind a desk. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, support managers, improve processes and contribute to a positive employee experience. Salary for this role is up to £37,000 DOE, 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, pension, Death in Service, sick pay reflective of length of service.
If you're looking for your next HR opportunity in Banbury and this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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Accurately inputting vehicle purchase and sales invoices
Recording customer deposits and payments
Filing and maintaining finance agreements and customer documentation
Matching supplier invoices to vehicle purchases
Scanning, uploading, and organising documents
Supporting month-end administrative processes
General accounts and administrative support as required
Training Outcome:After completing a Customer Service Apprenticeship, you can progress from Customer Service Advisor to Senior Advisor, Team Leader/Supervisor, and eventually Customer Service Manager or Operations Manager. You may also move into areas such as sales, HR or business administration.Employer Description:Solo NW Limited, the cheapest used car dealer in Liverpool. We are a family business with a proud history of selling cars cheaper than market value. In fact, according to Auto Trader, 94% of our cars are sold too cheap!
Since we started our business in 2008, we have constantly grown. Starting with a small number of cars in just 1 unit. We now have 100+ different cars every month spread across one large site. We've also positioned ourselves in the market to remain the place for the cheapest motors on Merseyside.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly HR consultancy team based in Warwick, providing high-quality administrative support across a varied client base. The role would suit a highly organised, detail-focused administrator who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment and is keen to build a long-term career in HR. Previous HR experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full support, training and exposure to a wide range of HR matters will be provided.Why Join Us
You will be joining a collaborative team where no two days are the same, gaining hands-on experience across employee relations, recruitment administration, HR documentation, client systems and general HR support. The role offers the chance to learn from experienced HR professionals, attend meetings alongside HR Advisors and develop practical HR knowledge while contributing to meaningful work for clients.Training and Progression: Training and support will be provided, with the opportunity to develop HR knowledge and progress within the role.Job Purpose
The role of the job is to provide excellent administrative support to the HR Advice team, helping to deliver a responsive, accurate and professional service to clients while developing practical HR knowledge and experience.Main Duties
Drafting HR letters as directed by the team including, disciplinary invites, grievance invites, outcome letters, letters of concern, resignation letters, flexible working letters etc.Drafting contracts and offer letters.Providing an effective service for our clients.Attending meetings with a HR Advisor to develop knowledge and experience.Answering incoming calls, taking details and supporting the clients where able to or providing accurate messages to the team in a timely manner.Support recruitment campaigns for clients, including drafting job adverts, shortlisting candidates and arranging interviewsUploading advice to the CRM systemLiaising with third party providers e.g. occupational health, DBSSupporting the team with administration in relation to clients HR systemsNote taking during meetings and note typing of meetings and recordingsSupporting the team with creation and updating of handbooks, policies and contacts for clients
Qualifications and Experience Required for This Role
We are particularly interested in hearing from strong administrators who are highly organised, accurate and keen to develop a career within HR. HR experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential for the right person.
Outstanding business organisational skillsHR experience would be advantageous but is not essential.Strong administratorSelf-motivated, able to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision makingCustomer-focused with a 'can do' attitudeAbility to work to tight and often conflicting deadlines in a fast paced working environmentAbility to work accurately, with meticulous attention to detailAble to work with complete discretion and confidentiality at all timesExpertise of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)....Read more...
We are currently recruiting for a HR adviser for our prestigious client based in West Bromwich .
The ideal candidate must have some previous experience working in a similar role .
The role would require you to work primary at West Bromwich but you may be required to work out of Cardiff and Lincoln on occasion -(A pool car will be available for this )
Must be able to drive
Summary of duties are below along with level of experience
Summary of Tasks:
- Advising Line Managers on areas of the Employment Life cycle, these will extensively include Absence Mgt, Grievance, Disciplinary etc
- Supporting with Recruitment, Interviews and Onboarding
- System processing employment changes
- Coordinate and attend trade union meetings
Level of Experience:
- Experienced at interim type work and able to hit ground running quickly
- Experienced Employee Relations Advisor
- Trade Union experience is ideal, however not essential
- Flexible to work additional hours if needed
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Converse with varying level of the organisation
Please apply online or call 07885460056 to discuss
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An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Director of People and Workforce Development to lead the People and Learning Culture Directorate for an exceptional organisation based in the Kirkby area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading specialist organisations
This organisation is a leading care company supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism across the North West, providing a wide range of specialist services and support to help improve the lives and wellbeing of the people it serves
As the Executive Director of People and Workforce your key responsibilities include:
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the People and Learning Culture Strategy, ensuring clear alignment with organisational strategy and operational plans
Provide strategic advice and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive Officer, Board, Executive Team and senior leaders on people, workforce, culture and organisational learning matters
Lead the People and Learning Culture Directorate to deliver high-quality and effective services across employee relations, recruitment, retention, learning and development, workforce planning, organisational development, pay and reward
Develop a modern, inclusive and values-led culture in which staff are supported, engaged, accountable and able to contribute to continuous improvement
Provide executive leadership for organisational change, including restructures, service redesign, and workforce transformation and new operating models
Lead strategic workforce planning to ensure the organisation has the right people, skills, capacity and leadership capability to meet current and future service needs
Lead strategies that strengthen employee engagement, retention, wellbeing, recognition and the overall employee experience
Act as a trusted executive advisor and senior leader, contributing to organisational strategy, corporate decision-making, risk management and effective governance
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Significant senior leadership experience in a people, HR, organisational development or learning culture function
Experience of developing and delivering people strategy, workforce planning, organisational culture and change at senior level
Significant proven knowledge of UK employment law, safer recruitment, safeguarding-related people practice, employee relations risk and workforce governance
Experience of advising Chief Executives, Executive Teams and senior managers on complex people, culture, organisational change and employment risk matters
Ability to prepare and present strategic reports, Board papers and workforce analysis
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use workforce data, evidence and insight to inform decisions
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and engage credibly with the Board, Executive Team, managers, staff and external stakeholders
**To be considered for this position you must have a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in people, organisational development or learning leadership**
The successful Director of People and Learning Culture will receive an excellent salary up to £90,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive the following generous benefits:
Staff wellbeing designated fund
Employee assistance programme
Long service awards
Annual leave buy back
Enhanced sick pay
NEST pension scheme
Ongoing professional development
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Extended leave for parents and partners who have a premature baby
Paternity leave for partners
Shared parental leave
Yearly staff awards ceremony
Employee of the month
Reference ID: 7415
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