Job Description:

HR Advisor – Defence

CCL Global is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a major UK defence organisation.

The successful candidate will provide first and second-line HR support across the organisation, advising employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters while supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning & development and wider people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first and second-line HR advice to employees and managers.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
• Manage HR queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records and case information.
• Produce HR reports, management information and workforce metrics.
• Support recruitment campaigns, interviews and employee onboarding.
• Support Learning & Development requests, budgets and reporting.
• Contribute to employee engagement and wider HR projects.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection and organisational policies.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or similar HR generalist.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment law.
• Experience providing first and second-line HR support.
• Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
• Experience using HR information systems and maintaining employee records.
• Recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Strong HR administration, reporting and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Active SC Clearance – essential.

Desirable

• Previous Civil Service, defence or wider public sector HR experience.
• CIPD qualification or membership.
• Experience with HR metrics and management information.
• Learning & Development and employee engagement experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change or wider HR programmes.

Please note: Due to the nature of the environment, applicants must already hold active SC clearance and meet the stated nationality requirement.