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HR Advisor (12m FTC)
HR Advisor - Distribution & Finance Services (Fixed Term, 12 Months)
What does great HR mean to you? Is it about striking the right balance between supporting your business and challenging it? Keeping things simple, human, and striving to make a meaningful difference in all aspects of working life? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our team in Frating, Colchester, supporting our Distribution and Finance Services Division as a 12-month fixed-term contract.
About the Role
This role will report directly to the HR Business Partner and involve close collaboration with managers and employees across Distribution & Finance Services. Your goal is to become deeply acquainted with these business areas to deliver practical, thoughtful HR advice.
As a key first point of contact, you’ll engage in a wide range of HR duties:
- Supporting the full employee life cycle, including talent management, reward, and employee relations.
- Providing coaching and guidance on workplace topics like wellness.
- Assisting from onboarding new hires to career progression, family leave planning, and beyond.
- Supporting a team of over 400 employees in a proactive, fast-paced environment.
The core ambition of the role is to enhance both individual and collective success within the division.
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Key Responsibilities
- Offer principal HR advisor support to managers across Distribution & Finance.
- Maintain awareness of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
- Deliver training, coaching and guidance on competitor public relations.
- Perform analysis of HR metrics and recommend improvements.
- Handle absenteeism and disciplinary protocol where necessary.
- Partner with Learning & Development to support career progression.
- Maintain confidence in employee-employer relationships while promoting an engaging working environment.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience working as a generalist HR Advisor, specifically with managers.
- Exposure to sensitive HR areas such as displinary matters and grievances alongside absence management and parental leave.
- Sound understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
- Familiarity with union engagement.
- Ability to work proficiently with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across business functions.
- A proactive mindset, combined with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Preferred Criteria
- CIPD Certification (this is considered a plus).
Application Instructions
Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications and fit for this role by 23:59 on Thursday, 16th July 2026.
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As a part of the Penguin Group (The Random House Group), we are committed to celebrating authenticity, creativity, and diverse voices. Our recruitment process encourages you to reflect your unique experiences, perspectives, and opinions.
While we believe technology can enhance your application, we kindly ask you to ensure your unique voice and authenticity remain central.
Disability Confident Commitment
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we actively support applicants with disabilities who meet essential criteria. If you qualify and are comfortable, we encourage you to opt-in on your application.
For high application volumes, we might not offer interviews to all eligible candidates.
For reasonable adjustment support, kindly email us at [the relevant email address]. Share only what you feel comfortable with for us to assist.
Key Benefits
- Salary: Approximately £35,000**, subject to negotiation based on skills and experience, inclusive of bonus and benefits.
- Hybrid Working Policy: 3 days per week from the Frating office with occasional travel to London (Embassy Gardens).
Legal Entity: The Random House Group Limited
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