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Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Hybrid (with travel to sites as needed)
Reports to: People Manager
Type: Permanent, Part Time

About the Role

Our client is looking for a HR Advisor to join their well established team. This is a pivotal role supporting the success of their people practices. As an HR Advisor, you'll lead and support a wide range of HR functions across the entire employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance, and training. You’ll be a trusted advisor for managers and staff, ensuring consistent and values-led HR support.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate closely with:

Senior Managers and the Operations Team
Finance, Governance, and staff across all locations

Externally, you'll liaise with:

HR consultants, training providers, contractors
Local authorities and other relevant stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

* Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies

* Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and induction processes

* Manage monthly payroll preparation and ensure accurate data is submitted

* Maintain and update HR systems and records

* Support training needs analysis, coordination and delivery

* Advise on employee relations matters, supporting managers through the process

* Monitor and update HR policies, keeping them aligned with current legislation

* Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries and internal communications

* Work with managers on contractual changes, ensuring all documentation and payroll updates are in place

* Support and, where appropriate, lead on HR initiatives and projects aligned with the annual operating plan

* Manage HR reporting, including turnover, absence, retention and engagement metrics

* Organise internal HR events including staff conferences, internships, and career fairs

* Assist with internal health & safety coordination

* Champion Trees for Life values in all aspects of the role

About You

Knowledge & Qualifications

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience
Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
Proficient in using HR systems and general IT platforms

Skills & Competencies

Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
Strong communicator and relationship-builder across all levels
Confident advising senior managers
Diplomatic, empathetic and trustworthy
Analytical with good attention to detail
Able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Comfortable presenting and facilitating training sessions

Experience

Previous experience in a similar HR advisory role
Experience in the third sector or hospitality/retail sector is a plus
Practical experience delivering training or workshops

Personal Attributes

Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
Approachable, tactful and supportive
Honest, reliable and calm under pressure
Collaborative, values team success and individual contributions

Working Environment & Flexibility

Hybrid working with occasional travel between sites
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required
Comfortable working in open-plan and hot desk environments
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when needed
Willingness to undertake training and continuous development

If you match the above and are interested in discussing in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland