HR Advisor

Multi-site (Surrey) - Head office Cobham
Salary – up to £40,000 (dependant on experience)

About Birchgrove

At Birchgrove, we believe that home isn’t just a place - it’s a feeling. We create warm, welcoming neighbourhoods for over 65s, and that same sense of care and community runs through our teams.

We’re a growing, purpose-led business where people genuinely matter - and where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Advisor to support our neighbourhoods and Head Office as we continue to grow.

This is a practical, fast-paced role where you’ll:

• Support managers with employee relations and people challenges
• Take ownership of ER cases (absence, disciplinaries, performance, grievances)
• Manage recruitment and improve hiring quality
• Help streamline HR and payroll processes
• Build strong relationships across the business
• Be visible on-site and proactive in spotting issues early

You’ll play a key role in driving consistency, improving processes and supporting a positive, high-performing culture.

About You

You’ll be someone who:

• Has solid HR Advisor experience with ER knowledge
• Is confident managing cases independently
• Takes a practical, common-sense approach
• Enjoys building relationships and being visible in the business
• Is proactive, organised and comfortable working at pace
• Wants to improve things, not just maintain them
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us

• A growing business with real opportunity to develop your career
• A trusting, adult culture with autonomy in your role
• Hybrid working based on business needs
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to colleagues and residents
• Competitive salary and benefits (including healthcare cashback and electric car scheme)
• A Disability Confident and Living Wage Foundation employer
• A supportive, collaborative team where your ideas are valued

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, build relationships and help shape the future of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

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