HR Advisor

Birmingham, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time
| £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Ref: EN856 (1 week ago)
HR Advisor
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum


Location: Birmingham – Office Based | Driver essential for this role

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday | (Mon to Thurs 8:30 AM - 5PM, Fri 8:30 AM - 4PM)

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits: 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service), staff discount scheme, health cash plan, pension, and more


Are you an experienced HR professional looking to join a growing and dynamic business? We are currently supporting a well-established and expanding organisation in their search for an HR Advisor to join their dedicated HR team at their Birmingham head office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment where you'll play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities.


Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Policy Support

  • Lead and advise on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, welfare and flexible working cases
  • Draft and issue formal documentation such as invitation and outcome letters
  • Support and lead return-to-work and investigation meetings
  • Contribute to updating and implementing HR policies and procedures
  • Support redundancy processes where required

General HR Operations

  • Manage the probationary review process in partnership with line managers
  • Maintain HR records and systems with high accuracy
  • Prepare HR reports and support with data analysis in Excel
  • Assist with writing job descriptions and person specifications
  • Support recruitment activity: posting job ads, shortlisting, liaising with agencies, and conducting interviews
  • Prepare offer letters and contracts of employment
  • Coordinate induction and onboarding processes

Administrative & Payroll Liaison
  • Maintain personnel files and ensure all HR documentation is filed appropriately
  • Respond to reference and data requests
  • Liaise with payroll for absence reporting and new starter information
  • Manage the HR inbox and general HR queries
  • Coordinate temporary staffing arrangements in partnership with external agencies

What We're Looking For:
  • Proven experience in a generalist HR role
  • Confident managing ER cases independently
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • Sound working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Up-to-date understanding of UK employment legislation
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel on occasion



REF: EN856

Note: Hollyfield Personnel will contact successful candidates. If you do not hear from us within 5-7 working days, consider your application unsuccessful. By applying, you give permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.

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