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HR Advisor 6943

HR Advisor

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary

Our client is seeking an HR Advisor to provide front-line HR support and deliver generalist HR administration across the business.

Key Responsibilities of an HR Advisor:

  • Administer HR and payroll documentation accurately and on time.
  • Maintain up-to-date electronic employee records.
  • Support end-to-end recruitment activities and administration.
  • Create job adverts and job descriptions.
  • Arrange and attend interviews and assessment activities.
  • Provide HR advice to managers in line with policy and employment law.
  • Support HR meetings, including notetaking and minutes.
  • Assist with low to medium-level investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances.
  • Support onboarding and ensure new starter documentation is completed.
  • Respond to HR-related queries from managers and employees.
  • Maintain and update HR documentation and records.
  • Support absence and performance management processes.
  • Produce and maintain accurate HR data and reports.
  • Act as a system user and adviser for HR platforms.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives.
  • Assist with HR projects as required.

Key Skills of an HR Advisor:

  • CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification.
  • Previous HR experience in a generalist role.
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confident communicator, written and verbal.
  • Able to advise stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience working with HR systems and databases.
  • Customer-focused with a passion for supporting people.
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.

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Bridgwater, Somerset
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