HR Advisor

Do you thrive in a busy, varied role where no two days are ever the same? Do you enjoy working with people who are supportive, approachable, and genuinely fun to be around? If the answer is yes, then you might just be our next HR Advisor. At Ward, we re an ambitious, family-owned business in the waste and recycling industry a sector that plays a vital role in protecting the environment, reducing landfill, and creating a more sustainable future. With over 400 people across 8 locations, plus HR support provided to two smaller businesses within our Group, we employ a hugely diverse workforce. Our people include HGV drivers, recycling operatives, machinery operators, commercial managers, environmental experts, and hazardous waste specialists and more all working together to deliver a broad range of services to our customers. As HR Advisor, you ll report to our HR Manager and work closely with a HR Administrator and a Payroll Manager, forming a friendly and collaborative team that supports managers and employees across the Group. What you ll be doing: Being one of the go-to people for HR advice and support across the business. Handling employee relations cases (investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance issues) with professionalism and empathy. Getting stuck into recruitment from drafting job descriptions and adverts to shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding new starters. Keeping HR records and systems up-to-date and accurate. Supporting ..... full job details .....