Job Description:

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:

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

Employee Relations:

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

Office & Facilities Management:

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

Payroll:

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

Recruitment:

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

Training & Development:

• Sourcing and booking training courses and managing related administration

What We're Looking For In Our HR Advisor and Office Manager

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a contributory pension scheme.
• Employee discounts across our brand
• A dynamic, creative, and collaborative international working environment

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.