HR Advisor

Firmin Recruit is pleased to partner with a well-established manufacturing client in Sittingbourne, Kent. Due to growing business demands, our client is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their friendly team. This is an office-based position in a busy and fast-paced environment, working alongside a supportive HR Director. The company has been in operation for 75 years and offers an excellent work environment.

The Role:

• Provide guidance and support to employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Assist with recruitment processes, including job advertising, shortlisting, and conducting interviews.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Handle HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and preparing contracts.
• Support departmental managers in implementing performance management systems and processes.
• Coordinate training and development programmes for staff across the organisation.
• Assist HR Director with upcoming projects
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives to improve workplace culture and employee engagement.

Suitable Candidate:

A successful HR Advisor should have:

• A solid understanding of employee relations
• CIPD Level 5/ working towards
• Min 2 years previous experience working within a Human Resources role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Live within a 45-minute commute of Sittingbourne with access to your own transport.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week ( fleix). 3 days office based and 2 days remote working after 8 weeks in employment.

Benefits: Parking, Pension, Gym membership, some remote working, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, etc.

Firmin Recruit is an agency working on behalf of our client.

If you are a HR Advisor looking for your next career move, please send your CV now.