HR Advisor

HR Advisor
Ipswich
Hybrid Working
9-5pm Monday-Friday
Up to 40,000pa (Flexible)

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our clients growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a varied role encompassing employee development, recruitment support, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and HR administration.
Working closely with the Head of HR, you will help deliver an exceptional employee experience while supporting the effective implementation of HR processes and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an initial period of office-based training and regular office attendance thereafter. Flexibility with either 3/2 split or 2/3 depending on agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the employee induction and onboarding programme.
• Coordinate and deliver wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement activities throughout the year.
• Monitor probation periods, ensuring mandatory training and assessments are completed and accurately recorded.
• Support the implementation and administration of learning and development programmes.
• Produce reports and insights relating to training compliance and employee development.
• Assist with performance and development review processes across the business.
• Support the identification of training needs and career development opportunities.
• Provide recruitment administration support and liaise with external recruitment partners.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and support hiring managers throughout recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate work experience placements and early careers initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities and other external stakeholders.
• Support career fairs, recruitment events and employer branding activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR and data retention requirements.
• Contribute to internal and external audit activities as required.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience within a busy HR environment.
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD qualification
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using HR systems and learning management systems.
• The ability to analyse data, run reports and present meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach and willingness to attend occasional evening or weekend recruitment events.
• The ability to travel to external locations when required.