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About The Role
The HR Advisor position in Meriden offers a full-time, permanent contract with a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, dependent on experience. This office-based role involves providing practical, commercially-focused guidance to managers across a broad spectrum of employee relations matters. The work is heavily ER-focused, requiring confidence in handling multiple priorities and delivering clear advice. Candidates should possess a CIPD qualification or demonstrate substantial equivalent experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday. This position suits a professional seeking a varied caseload within a dedicated team, where sound judgement and the ability to support stakeholders effectively are essential. Pertemps Redditch Commercial invites applications from those ready to contribute immediately.
HR Advisor
Location: Meriden, West Midlands
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Office-based
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and fast-paced HR team based in Meriden.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys employee relations, thrives in a varied environment, and is confident managing multiple priorities at once. The role is heavily ER-focused, so we're looking for someone who can provide practical, commercially-minded HR advice while supporting managers through a wide range of employee relations matters.
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We welcome applications from candidates who hold a CIPD qualification, as well as those who can demonstrate strong HR experience and are qualified through experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business.
- Manage a high volume of employee relations cases including:
- Disciplinary
- Grievance
- Absence management
- Performance and capability
- Flexible working requests
- Family-friendly matters
- Support managers through investigations, hearings and consultations.
- Prepare HR documentation including invitations, outcome letters and case correspondence.
- Coach and support line managers in handling people matters effectively.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
- Identify potential risks and provide practical solutions to support business needs.
- Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required.
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About You
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, resilient and able to manage a busy and demanding workload.
You'll be the type of person who enjoys "spinning multiple plates" and can confidently balance competing priorities without compromising on quality or service.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a generalist HR role.
- Strong employee relations experience.
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
- Experience supporting managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable
- CIPD qualification (Level 3 or Level 5) or currently studying.
- Experience within a multi-site environment.
- Exposure to organisational change, redundancy or TUPE processes.
If you're an HR professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on employee relations, and can confidently juggle a busy workload, we'd love to hear from you.
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