HR Advisor (Permanent)
Location: Taunton (with travel to local offices across Taunton, Exeter, Yeovil, Minehead and surrounding areas – car essential) Salary: £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join a busy, friendly, and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong HR foundation who is ready to take the next step into an advisory role or an experienced HR Advisor who is looking for a new opportunity.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided by an experienced HR Manager, making this a rare and exciting development opportunity within a welcoming organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies
- Manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters
- Support managers with sickness absence management, return-to-work processes, and wellbeing initiatives
- Assist with recruitment processes, including preparing offers, contracts and onboarding documentation
- Support probation reviews, contractual changes, and leaver processes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HR system
- Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
- Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required
- Promote best practice and consistency in people management across the organisation
About You
- Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Advisor, or senior administrative role within HR
- Confident communicator with the ability to advise, influence, and build relationships with managers at all levels
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
- Full driving licence and access to a car (essential due to travel requirements)
Desirable
- CIPD qualified or working towards (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working in a fast-paced or evolving organisation
Additional Benefits
- Hybrid working available following initial induction
- Supportive team environment with excellent development opportunities
