Pursuit Resources Group
HR Advisor Part Time
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HR Advisor Part Time
Up to £40,000 Pro Rata | Part-Time, 4 Days a Week | Witham
Are you an experienced CIPD qualified HR Advisor looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our client, a well-established business based in Witham, is looking to appoint an HR Advisor to join their team on a part-time basis, working 4 days a week.
This HR Advisor role is a fantastic opportunity for a generalist HR professional who also enjoys the practical side of running an office. You will provide pragmatic HR advice across the business, manage the end-to-end recruitment process, and take full ownership of facilities management, health & safety, and the day-to-day running of the head office.
What the HR Advisor Role Involves
Generalist HR
- Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day employee queries, offering clear and pragmatic advice to managers and store teams
- Managing onboarding, including offer letters, contracts, and Right to Work checks
- Maintaining HR systems (Fusion and Bright HR) and using Google Workspace to keep digital records and trackers up to date
- Managing offboarding, exit interviews, and reference requests
- Coordinating inductions and office logistics for new starters
- Tracking probation periods and issuing outcome letters
- Producing FTC, secondment, and contract variation letters
- Handling maternity, paternity, and sickness absence administration
- Supporting cross-border and European employee administration where required
- Raising purchase orders and managing HR supplier administration
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Employee Relations
- Providing first-line advice to line managers on employee relations, policy, and statutory procedures
- Coordinating disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance processes in line with the Acas Code of Practice
- Note-taking and supporting formal investigations and hearings
- Supporting long and short-term absence management and Performance Improvement Plans
Office & Facilities Management
- Carrying out weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water temperature checks
- Acting as the main point of contact for the landlord and overseeing office supplies and maintenance
- Maintaining health & safety compliance, including the annual audit and Fire Warden / First Aider training
Payroll
- Running the weekly retail payroll and uploading pension contribution files
- Reviewing new starter data and maintaining monthly audit reports
Recruitment
- Managing allocated vacancies end-to-end, including direct sourcing via LinkedIn and Indeed
- Arranging interviews and delivering candidate feedback
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Training & Development
- Sourcing and booking training courses and managing related administration
What We're Looking For In Our HR Advisor and Office Manager
- CIPD Level 5 preferred (CIPD Level 3 with strong operational experience also considered)
- Solid working knowledge of UK employment law, the Acas Code of Practice, Right to Work rules, and UK GDPR
- Familiarity with European HR practices or international workforce administration is desirable but not essential
- Proven HR Advisor-level experience, ideally with exposure to facilities or site management in a retail or multi-site environment
- Confident using Google Workspace, MS Office, and HRIS/ATS systems such as Bright HR, Fusion, or Greenhouse
- A clear, empathetic communicator who can handle confidential matters with discretion
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a contributory pension scheme
- Employee discounts across our brand
- A dynamic, creative, and collaborative international working environment
If you are an HR Advisor looking for a role that combines HR generalist work, employee relations, payroll, and office management, we would love to hear from you. Please note, all applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
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