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)
