HR Advisor

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. 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:  o    Disciplinary o    Grievance o    Absence management o    Performance and capability o    Flexible working requests o    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. 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