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Posted 02 August, 2026

HR Advisor

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Human Resources Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional to join a busy and collaborative people team, providing expert HR support across a diverse workforce.

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The successful candidate will offer generalist HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle while taking a lead role in supporting employee relations matters, people management coaching, policy implementation, and HR best practice.

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This role requires a confident HR professional who can build strong working relationships with managers at all levels and contribute to both operational and strategic people initiatives.Key Responsibilities

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  • Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to termination of employment.
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  • Support and advise managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management cases.
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  • Monitor absence levels and provide regular reporting, insight and recommendations to management teams.
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  • Deliver HR training, coaching and guidance to managers to support effective people management and compliance.
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  • Assist with performance management processes, including appraisals, development discussions and improvement plans.
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  • Support the review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
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  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
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  • Coordinate onboarding, right-to-work checks and employment screening activities.
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  • Produce HR reports, analyse people data and maintain accurate employee records.
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  • Contribute to wider HR projects and initiatives that support organisational objectives
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?To be successful in this role, you will have:

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  • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
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  • Previous experience working in an HR Advisor or Generalist HR role.
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  • Strong employee relations knowledge and practical experience managing casework.
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  • Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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  • Good IT skills, including experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
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  • A collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
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  • Flexibility to travel within the UK on occasion, including some overnight stays.
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  • The ability to pass pre-employment vetting and screening checks.
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Benefits

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  • Salary of £35,000 per annum
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  • 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
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  • Life Assurance
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  • Employee Assistance Programme
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  • Recognition and Reward Scheme
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  • Cycle to Work Scheme
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  • Employee Referral Programme
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  • Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
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What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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