HR Advisor

4 days a week- fully office based- salary on offer for a 4 day working week

An opportunity has arisen for a capable HR Advisor to join a small, busy business in a broad, hands-on HR role.

Reporting into the Managing Director, you’ll be the main point of contact for HR across the organisation, supporting both office-based and operational employees. This standalone role covers the full employee lifecycle and is well suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, variety, and working closely with managers and staff at all levels.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing day-to-day HR guidance and responding to employee and manager queries
• Managing starters, leavers, contracts, and HR records in line with UK legislation
• Overseeing absence management, including return-to-work discussions
• Running recruitment activity from advertising through to onboarding
• Supporting disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability processes
• Liaising with external HR advisors when required
• Promoting a positive workplace culture and supporting engagement initiatives
• Coordinating training, inductions, and maintaining the training matrix
• Preparing and submitting accurate payroll information
• Supporting HR projects and occasional Health & Safety administration

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a generalist HR role
• Experience working in an SME or operational environment
• Confident supporting both office and operational teams
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience with employee relations and payroll administration
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Approachable, practical, and solutions-focused

The package

• Hours: 08:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday (30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
• Location: Office-based
• Joining a business where you can really make a difference and they embrace new ideas

If you are interested, please apply or contact Rachel Dunham at Reed Ipswich for more information