HR Advisor Part Time

HR Advisor Part Time

Up to £40,000 Pro Rata | Part-Time, 4 Days a Week | Witham

Are you an experienced CIPD qualified HR Advisor looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our client, a well-established business based in Witham, is looking to appoint an HR Advisor to join their team on a part-time basis, working 4 days a week.

This HR Advisor role is a fantastic opportunity for a generalist HR professional who also enjoys the practical side of running an office. You will provide pragmatic HR advice across the business, manage the end-to-end recruitment process, and take full ownership of facilities management, health & safety, and the day-to-day running of the head office.

What the HR Advisor Role Involves

Generalist HR:

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• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day employee queries, offering clear and pragmatic advice to managers and store teams
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• Managing onboarding, including offer letters, contracts, and Right to Work checks
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• Maintaining HR systems (Fusion and Bright HR) and using Google Workspace to keep digital records and trackers up to date
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• Managing offboarding, exit interviews, and reference requests
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• Coordinating inductions and office logistics for new starters
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• Tracking probation periods and issuing outcome letters
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• Producing FTC, secondment, and contract variation letters
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• Handling maternity, paternity, and sickness absence administration
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• Supporting cross-border and European employee administration where required
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• Raising purchase orders and managing HR supplier administration
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Employee Relations:

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• Providing first-line advice to line managers on employee relations, policy, and statutory procedures
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• Coordinating disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance processes in line with the Acas Code of Practice
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• Note-taking and supporting formal investigations and hearings
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• Supporting long and short-term absence management and Performance Improvement Plans
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Office & Facilities Management:

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• Carrying out weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water temperature checks
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• Acting as the main point of contact for the landlord and overseeing office supplies and maintenance
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• Maintaining health & safety compliance, including the annual audit and Fire Warden / First Aider training
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Payroll:

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• Running the weekly retail payroll and uploading pension contribution files
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• Reviewing new starter data and maintaining monthly audit reports
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Recruitment:

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• Managing allocated vacancies end-to-end, including direct sourcing via LinkedIn and Indeed
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• Arranging interviews and delivering candidate feedback
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Training & Development:

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• Sourcing and booking training courses and managing related administration
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What We're Looking For In Our HR Advisor and Office Manager

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• CIPD Level 5 preferred (CIPD Level 3 with strong operational experience also considered)
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• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law, the Acas Code of Practice, Right to Work rules, and UK GDPR
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• Familiarity with European HR practices or international workforce administration is desirable but not essential
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• Proven HR Advisor-level experience, ideally with exposure to facilities or site management in a retail or multi-site environment
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• Confident using Google Workspace, MS Office, and HRIS/ATS systems such as Bright HR, Fusion, or Greenhouse
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• A clear, empathetic communicator who can handle confidential matters with discretion
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Benefits

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• Competitive salary
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• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a contributory pension scheme.
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• Employee discounts across our brand
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• A dynamic, creative, and collaborative international working environment
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If you are an HR Advisor looking for a role that combines HR generalist work, employee relations, payroll, and office management, we would love to hear from you. Please note, all applications are treated in the strictist of confidence.