We are working with a professional services business in Darlington who is looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied, client-facing role suited to an experienced HR professional who is confident managing employee relations cases, providing practical advice and building strong client relationships.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing HR advice and guidance to clients across a range of employment matters
• Managing disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, redundancies and performance management cases
• Conducting meetings and investigations and preparing formal outcomes
• Advising clients on current and changing employment legislation
• Creating and reviewing HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee documentation
• Preparing and issuing HR documentation including offer letters and contracts
• Maintaining accurate client records and documentation
• Attending client strategy meetings and providing HR advice
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Proactively arranging client reviews and identifying opportunities to develop existing relationships
• Managing multiple cases and priorities while working to tight deadlines

About You

You will ideally have:

• At least 5 years’ HR experience, with strong employee relations experience
• Proven experience managing disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, redundancies and performance management
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Experience creating, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Experience using HRIS systems, ideally BreatheHR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders when required
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
• A proactive, commercially aware approach to client relationships

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East (required)

CIPD level 5 or above (required)

Benefits:

• £33,000 – £35,000 salary
• Company events
• Employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, autonomous role where you can use your expertise to support a range of clients, apply today or contact Katie Kendall at our Northallerton office for further info.