HR Advisor

HR Advisor Salary: £40,248.00 per annum with £4,800 Vehicle Allowance Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Hybrid working model: • Based in Leatherhead with home working available • Initial period likely to be 5 days on-site to support onboarding, training and team integration • Ongoing flexibility required, with non-fixed office days to meet business and casework demands About the Role Reed HR are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide front-line, practical HR support to managers and employees across a diverse operational business. This role has a strong focus on employee relations case management, manager coaching, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR policies. You will play a key role in supporting a fair, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service, helping managers navigate complex people matters with confidence. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) casework, from initial triage through to resolution • Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on both informal and formal processes • Coach managers on handling performance, absence, conduct and complex people issues • Promote early resolution and reduce escalation of ER matters • Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies • Maintain accurate and audit-ready case documentation • Support organisational change activities including restructures, redundancies and TUPE • Identify trends and provide insights to improve manager capability and HR practices About You • Proven experience working at HR Advisor level, with a strong ER case management background • Confident managing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances independently • Experience coaching and influencing managers effectively • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information Please note: This role requires existing advisory-level experience; candidates seeking a step-up from HR Officer level will not be considered. Additional Requirements • Full UK driving licence is essential • There may be a requirement to travel to other satellite offices as needed to support ER casework What’s on Offer • Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team • Varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business • Flexible hybrid working