BATA Ltd
Graduate HR Advisor

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Location: Amotherby (on site 5 days)
Full Time
Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Looking to start your career in Human Resources?
We're seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic graduate to join our HR team as a Graduate HR Advisor.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career as an HR Generalist, gaining valuable hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle while supporting a busy and fast-paced business. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of activities, projects and people-focused initiatives from day one.
Whilst some HR experience would be advantageous, we're primarily looking for someone with the right attitude. We want to hear from individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy working with people, take pride in delivering high-quality work and are willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in wherever needed.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our HR team, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of Human Resources, including:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Employee relations and HR casework
- Absence and performance management processes
- HR administration and compliance
- HR reporting and people data analysis
- Employee engagement activities
- Policy development and implementation
- Continuous improvement and business projects
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You'll work closely with managers and employees across the business, helping to support our people while developing your own HR knowledge and experience.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Educated to degree level (2:1 preferred)
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive, positive and professional approach
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- The confidence to build relationships with people at all levels
- A willingness to learn, develop and take ownership of your work
Desirable
- Previous experience in HR
- An understanding of employment law or HR practices
What We'll Offer
- Exposure to all areas of the HR function
- Support and mentoring from experienced HR professionals
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful business projects
- Ongoing learning and development
- A supportive and collaborative working environment


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Why Join Us?
This role offers an excellent foundation for a successful career in Human Resources. If you're looking for a position where you can learn, develop, gain real responsibility and make a genuine impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining why you're interested in joining us as a Graduate HR Advisor to Kate Hastie, HR Manager at:
We'd love to hear from you directly. To ensure a fair and straightforward recruitment process, we are only accepting applications submitted directly by candidates. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this vacancy, and any unsolicited agency referrals or CVs will be declined.
Closing Date: Friday 18 September 2026
We reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
At BATA, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.
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