Full time Permanent

HR Advisor

Pertemps Northampton

Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN16 8DF

£30000 per annum

Posted: 14 July 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 13 August 2026

Ref: 60401316

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About the Role

The HR Advisor position in Kettering, based 100% onsite, offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £30,000 per annum. Working 37.5 hours weekly, you will join a busy HR team, delivering operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include assisting with the full recruitment process, from advertising to onboarding, while contributing to people-focused projects. Reporting to senior leadership, this role requires a proactive professional capable of providing a high-quality HR service. Candidates should possess proven advisory experience, strong knowledge of employment legislation, and excellent communication skills to manage varied employee relations matters effectively.

HR Advisor
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Positioned: 100% onsite based
HR Advisor – Join a Growing HR Team
We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and supportive HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high-quality HR service across the employee lifecycle.
Reporting to the senior HR leadership team, you will provide both operational and administrative HR support, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of HR processes while contributing to a range of people-focused initiatives and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, liaising with candidates and agencies, shortlisting applications, arranging interviews and issuing employment documentation.
Assist with the preparation and management of HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Manage key employee lifecycle processes, including new starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee benefits administration.
Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
Monitor and manage absence records in line with company policies and procedures.
Provide administrative and organisational support for training and development activities.
Maintain accurate employee records within HR and payroll systems.
Support the management of time and attendance records.
Assist with HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
Provide support on employee relations matters including restructures, redundancies and TUPE processes where required.
About You
Essential Requirements
CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification.
Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent HR generalist role.
Experience working within a small HR team.
Knowledge of HR systems and employee data management.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
25–28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Income protection cover
Flexible working arrangements
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Interested?
If you are a motivated HR professional looking to develop your career within a supportive and people-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you.