HR Support Advisor

HR Support Advisor

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months, subject to a review after 6 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs 11.30am – 8.00pm, Friday 12pm – 8pm)
Salary: £30,060 – £32,654 per annum
Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)

Our client is seeking an experienced and customer-focused HR Support Advisor to join their People Operations team on a fixed-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive environment, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality HR administration and employee support across the organisation.

Flexible working arrangements are available, although the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office for a minimum of three days per week, with the remainder worked remotely where appropriate.

Please note: This is a fixed-term position. Any extension or conversion to a permanent role would be subject to a separate recruitment process.

Due to anticipated interest in this opportunity, our client may review applications and arrange interviews before the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

The Role

Reporting into the People Operations function, you will act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and processes while ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

The role will involve a broad range of HR administration and coordination activities, including onboarding, employee records management, responding to HR queries, and supporting wider People Services initiatives.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a transactional HR environment and be confident working with HR systems and databases. Experience with HR software platforms would be advantageous, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high levels of accuracy.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple departments, helping to deliver an efficient, responsive, and customer-focused HR service.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• A customer-focused approach with experience delivering high-quality service

Requirements

• Previous experience within an HR, People, or employee support role
• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills qualification)

What’s on Offer

In return, our client offers:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee discount schemes
• Health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Competitive annual leave and pension benefits

If you are an organised and proactive HR professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.