HR Advisor (Permanent)

Location: Taunton (with travel to local offices across Taunton, Exeter, Yeovil, Minehead and surrounding areas – car essential)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join a busy, friendly, and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong HR foundation who is ready to take the next step into an advisory role or an experienced HR Advisor who is looking for a new opportunity.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided by an experienced HR Manager, making this a rare and exciting development opportunity within a welcoming organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies
• Manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters
• Support managers with sickness absence management, return-to-work processes, and wellbeing initiatives
• Assist with recruitment processes, including preparing offers, contracts and onboarding documentation
• Support probation reviews, contractual changes, and leaver processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HR system
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required
• Promote best practice and consistency in people management across the organisation

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Advisor, or senior administrative role within HR
• Confident communicator with the ability to advise, influence, and build relationships with managers at all levels
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Full driving licence and access to a car (essential due to travel requirements)

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or working towards (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working in a fast-paced or evolving organisation

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid working available following initial induction
• Supportive team environment with excellent development opportunities