HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Salary: £40,248.00 per annum with £4,800 Vehicle Allowance

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Hybrid working model:

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• Based in Leatherhead with home working available
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• Initial period likely to be 5 days on-site to support onboarding, training and team integration
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• Ongoing flexibility required, with non-fixed office days to meet business and casework demands
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About the Role

Reed HR are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide front-line, practical HR support to managers and employees across a diverse operational business.

This role has a strong focus on employee relations case management, manager coaching, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR policies.

You will play a key role in supporting a fair, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service, helping managers navigate complex people matters with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) casework, from initial triage through to resolution
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• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on both informal and formal processes
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• Coach managers on handling performance, absence, conduct and complex people issues
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• Promote early resolution and reduce escalation of ER matters
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• Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies
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• Maintain accurate and audit-ready case documentation
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• Support organisational change activities including restructures, redundancies and TUPE
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• Identify trends and provide insights to improve manager capability and HR practices
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About You

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• Proven experience working at HR Advisor level, with a strong ER case management background
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• Confident managing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances independently
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• Experience coaching and influencing managers effectively
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• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
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• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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• Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information
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Please note: This role requires existing advisory-level experience; candidates seeking a step-up from HR Officer level will not be considered.

Additional Requirements

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• Full UK driving licence is essential
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• There may be a requirement to travel to other satellite offices as needed to support ER casework
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What’s on Offer

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• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team
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• Varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business
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• Flexible hybrid working
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