HR Advisor (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact in a globally recognised company?

A sustainability-focused company are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join the team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is your opportunity to partner with a successful, growing business and help drive operational excellence across the employee lifecycle.

Offering:

1. Hybrid working (3 days in the office after training)
2. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
3. Competitive benefits package
4. A collaborative, supportive environment
5. Office based in central Sutton, close to transport and amenities

The Role:

As the HR Advisor, you'll work across multiple business units, supporting managers and employees throughout the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Senior HR Advisor, you'll play a key role in driving best practices, providing generalist HR support, and helping our people thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coach and support managers on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management.
2. Manage recruitment, onboarding, engagement, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
3. Support the delivery of our L&D programme and maintain our Learning Management System (Cornerstone).
4. Ensure legal compliance and policy alignment with employment law changes.
5. Lead and contribute to HR projects (e.g. performance reviews, staff survey, pay review).
6. Use our HRIS (NaturalHR) and LMS to analyse data and identify process improvements.
7. Provide essential support in payroll, benefits administration, reception, and event coordination.

What We're Looking For:

1. CIPD-qualified or working towards (Level 3/5/7) or equivalent HR experience.
2. Previous experience in Payroll/benefits administration is essential.
3. Generalist HR experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
4. Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
5. Comfortable managing employee relations issues end-to-end.
6. Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
7. Collaborative, hands-on team player with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset.
8. Strong IT and data analysis skills (Excel, HR systems).

Ready to join a company where people and purpose matter? Apply now and become part of an HR team that's driving real impact.