HR Advisor

HR Advisor
Location: York
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive HR Advisor to join the People Team of a successful and growing multi-site retail business. This varied, hands-on role offers exposure across the organisation, providing the opportunity to partner with managers, support employee relations matters and help deliver an exceptional colleague experience. Working within a fast-paced and collaborative HR function, youll build strong relationships, provide practical and commercially focused HR advice, and play a key role in driving people initiatives and best practice across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and probation matters.
• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and colleagues.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in handling people issues.
• Support absence management processes and long-term absence cases.
• Maintain accurate HR records, systems and employee documentation.
• Coordinate HR administration and employee lifecycle activities.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and best practice.
• Assist with management training, employee engagement initiatives and HR projects.
• Produce HR reports and analyse people data to identify trends and improvements.
• Drive process improvements through digital tools, automation and AI solutions.

About You:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive team player.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).

Whats on Offer?

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Generous employee discount scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
• Great progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded employer with a strong people-focused culture, where youll have the chance to make a genuine impact, develop your HR career and work alongside a supportive and experienced HR team.