HR Advisor - 12 month FTC

• Location: Colchester
• Job Type: 12-month FTC
• Salary: £34,000 - £37,000

My client are looking for a HR Advisor to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based in Colchester and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within my clients Distribution Division. As a HR Advisor, you will partner with managers and employees, providing comprehensive HR support and contributing to the full employee life cycle.

• Act as the first point of contact for managers, offering guidance on a range of HR topics including talent management, reward, and employee relations.
• Coach and support managers and employees on wellness and other HR-related areas.
• Play a pivotal role in the onboarding process, career progression, and family leave planning.
• Support approximately 350 individuals, promoting a proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the L&D team to facilitate learning and growth opportunities.
• Engage in various HR activities, gaining exposure to different teams across the business.

• Experience in handling diverse HR elements such as disciplinary actions, grievances, absence management, and Union relationships.
• Proven background in a generalist HR role, with direct engagement with managers.
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Motivated to develop professionally and capable of building relationships across business areas.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems is beneficial.
• CIPD qualification is advantageous.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Medical cover and life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Personal Learning Allowance and generous pension scheme.
• Volunteering policy and charity matching.
• Employee Assistance programme and mentoring programme.
• Extended Parental Leave policy.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A tree planted for every new employee.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to work from the office in Colchester 3-4 times a week, with occasional activities and meetings in my clients London office.