HR Advisor

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Excellent + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and dynamic People team supporting a large operational workforce. This role will play a key part in delivering the regional people strategy, providing expert HR support to managers and employees, and driving best practice across all areas of employee relations.

This is a fast-paced environment suited to someone who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, managing ER casework, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact on employee engagement, workplace culture, and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance management.
• Support managers with workplace investigations and the fair resolution of employee concerns.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are applied consistently and remain compliant with current employment legislation.
• Contribute to people initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the wider business.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support performance management processes, including objective setting, annual reviews, and ongoing feedback discussions.
• Partner with managers to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and workplace culture.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Build positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, supporting consultation and employee relations activities.

About You

We're looking for an HR professional who can confidently manage employee relations cases from start to finish and provide trusted advice to managers at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience of HR casework independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally when required.

What's on Offer

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review
• Generous pension contribution scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Long service awards
• Life assurance

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Healthcare assessments
• Company-funded eye tests
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Company sick pay scheme

Learning & Development

• Support for professional development and career progression
• Funding towards professional memberships and relevant CPD
• Ongoing training and development opportunities