HR Advisor

Celestra Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Celestra is a dynamic and successful company delivering IT services across the UK to some of the most prestigious brands in the hospitality and retail sectors. We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted partnerships and becoming an extension of our clients’ teams. Our dedicated staff are at the core of our success, delivering exceptional customer service and speed of delivery that is second to none.

The Role

As an HR Advisor, you will act as a key support to both employees and managers, providing expert guidance on all HR-related matters. Your role will focus on employee relations, performance management, learning and development, HR compliance, and payroll processing.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will help drive employee engagement, ensure legal compliance, and support the wider business strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a varied and hands-on advisory role.

Employee Relations & HR Support:

1. Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and practical advice to managers and employees.
2. Support and advise managers on employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absences.
3. Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date, legally compliant, and effectively implemented.
4. Assist in managing long-term sickness and absence cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
5. Support managers with performance management processes, including probation reviews and appraisals.

Payroll Processing & HR Compliance:

1. Support monthly payroll processing, ensuring all employee changes (new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, benefits) are accurately recorded and communicated to the Accounts team.
2. Ensure accurate payroll records, including overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
3. Liaise with the Accounts team to resolve payroll queries and ensure timely processing.
4. Maintain and update the HR system (Bob), ensuring compliance with GDPR and UK employment laws.
5. Ensure all HR policies, contracts, and processes align with UK employment legislation and best practices.

Learning & Development:

1. Work with managers to identify training and development needs across the business.
2. Support the planning and delivery of learning and development programmes, including apprenticeships.
3. Coordinate training sessions for both new starters and existing employees to support their development.
4. Develop and maintain learning materials and training records.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role, with hands-on experience in employee relations and payroll support.
2. Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and payroll legislation.
3. Experience advising managers on employee relations, performance management, and HR policies.
4. Previous experience supporting or processing payroll administration is highly desirable.
5. CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
7. Highly organised, with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
8. Proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme & Private Medical Cover
• Flu Vaccinations
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Monthly ‘Team Hug’ & Star of the Month Awards
• Access to a Benefits Portal (Retail, Dining, Cinema, Travel Discounts, & More!)
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Modern Office with Pool Table, Table Tennis, & an On-Site Pub Garden for Summer BBQs
• Charity Events & Team Socials
• Fresh Fruit Delivered Twice a Week
• Complimentary Cereals, Toast, & Snacks On-Site
• Morning Coffee Van with Hot & Cold Drinks