This is an exciting opportunity for a Part-Qualified HR Advisor to take ownership of a broad HR remit and grow alongside a dynamic, expanding retail organisation in central Guildford.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the HR Advisor will manage the HR function end to end, providing practical, commercially focused HR support across the business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident operating autonomously in a busy and fast paced environment.

You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, balancing empathy with robustness while ensuring best practice and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

Manage ER cases end to end including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and capability matters
Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on HR issues
Support employee wellbeing while maintaining commercial outcomes

HR Operations & Processes

Own and manage HR processes and systems, ensuring they are efficient, compliant and fit for a growing business
Review, update and maintain HR policies and procedures
Review, draft and update employment contracts and documentation

Performance & Reviews

Support and manage performance review processes
Advise managers on performance management and development planning

Recruitment

Manage the recruitment process from role brief through to offer
Support hiring managers with interviews, selection and onboarding
Ensure a positive candidate and new starter experience

General HR Support

Act as a first point of contact for employees on HR-related queries
Maintain accurate HR records and reporting
Support HR projects linked to business growth and change

About You

Essential

Part-qualified (CIPD Level 5 or working towards)
Proven experience in a broad HR Advisor role
Experience managing the HR function end to end
Strong knowledge of UK employment law
Confident handling ER cases independently
Highly organised, proactive and resilient
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Empathetic, professional and confident communicator

Desirable

Background in retail or a similarly fast-moving commercial environment
Experience working in a business of a similar size (circa 100–200 employees)

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