HR Advisor - A for Appointments : Job Details

HR Advisor - Chesterfield

A professional services company in Chesterfield is seeking a full-time HR Advisor to join their team. In this generalist role, you will support a dynamic business poised for further expansion. Working closely with the Chief Operations Officer, you will manage day-to-day HR operations while also contributing to the long-term development of the HR support service.

• Support recruitment efforts, including job board postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and coordination with agencies, while fostering a positive candidate experience.
• Deliver comprehensive inductions for new hires.
• Manage and report on employee absences, ensuring policy compliance, and assisting managers with long-term absences and capability issues, in collaboration with external Occupational Health consultants when necessary.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Conduct exit interviews to gather valuable feedback.
• Maintain and update HR policy documents.
• Assist with performance management processes.
• Lead recruitment activities, including internal and external job postings, agency management, and participation in interviews and assessments.
• Support the training strategy by researching, organising, and occasionally facilitating relevant courses.
• Offer advice on employment law and HR best practices.
• Manage employee relations (ER) issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and redundancies.
• Generate monthly management information (MI) and statistical reports to effectively measure HR contributions, costs, and successes.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of HR experience, ideally with a focus on recruitment.
• Ideally CIPD CIPD-qualified but not essential
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and its practical applications.
• Proven experience in managing a comprehensive range of generalist HR processes.
• Ability to influence and coach line managers effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent stakeholder management abilities.
• Must own a car and hold a valid driver’s license, as the role requires regular travel to all four office locations across the East Midlands.
• Proficient in IT, with experience using Microsoft Office packages.

What’s on Offer:

• An opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing company.
• Access to an online rewards and recognition platform, including employee discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday and office closure during the Christmas period.
• Genuine career growth opportunities in a fast-expanding practice that values work/life balance.
• Invitations to summer and Christmas events.
• Hybrid working options are available after the probationary period.
• A friendly office environment in the heart of Chesterfield, with on-site parking and easy access to local amenities and transport links.
• Competitive salary

At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.