Senior HR Advisor

Power Electrics Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading generator hire company is seeking an HR Advisor to support the HR Manager in delivering effective HR services. The role involves providing advice, managing employee relations cases, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates should have experience in HR, knowledge of employment law, and strong organizational skills. The company offers part-time hours and an attractive benefits package, including training opportunities and a bonus scheme for employees.

Benefits

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training and career progression

Company pension scheme

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor/Senior HR Advisor role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on HR policies and employment legislation.
• Manage employee relations cases.
• Produce HR documentation and ensure compliance.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of employment law

Complex employee relations handling

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building abilities

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification in HR

Tools

HR information systems

Job description

About us

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specialising in providing reliable, sustainable power solutions for various sectors, such as construction/infrastructure, electrical contractors and utilities, and various other applications. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.

What truly sets us apart is our people. As an Employee Ownership Trust, our team is at the heart of the organisation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace, with the company in the hands of the employees who drive the business forward every day.

What is the job?

The HR Advisor supports the HR Manager in delivering an efficient, effective, and compliant HR Service. This role provides professional, confidential, and proactive HR support across the organisation. The role supports managers and employees on all HR matters, ensuring policies are applied consistently, supporting employee relations cases, and contributing to the effective delivery of HR services.

What will you be doing in this role?

Employee Relations

• Provide accurate and timely advice to managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Support and manage employee relations cases including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters.
• Attend and support formal meetings, hearings, and investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date case notes and ensure documentation is compliant.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Produce letters, contracts and contract amendments.
• Ensure HR processes comply with legal, regulatory and audit requirements.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs through performance discussions and ER cases.
• Support the coordination of training programs.

Policy & Process Improvement

• Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures, ensuring they comply with legal requirements.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR service delivery.

Performance & Development

• Support the performance management process, including reviewing objectives, probation feedback and development plans.

General HR Duties

• Respond to routine HR enquiries from employees and managers.
• Support HR initiatives including well-being and engagement.
• Provide cover for the HR Manager during periods of absence when appropriate.

Recruitment Support

• Support recruitment campaigns including reviewing job descriptions and advertising roles.
• Conduct interviews with managers and support the selection processes.
• Oversee onboarding and induction processes to ensure new starters have a positive experience.

Skills and requirements

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor/Senior HR Advisor role.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using HR information systems.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• A qualification in HR e.g. CIPD Level 5 as a minimum.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and confident with a proactive approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy standards.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative, supportive, and able to influence at all levels.
• Commitment to fairness, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Other Information

• Part-time hours working 22.5 hours per week, either 3 full days or 5 days working 4.5 hours per day.

What we offer:

• EOT Bonus Scheme - you’ll benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits. This not only recognises your contributions but also develops a strong sense of ownership and motivation, making you an integral part of our journey.
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess to access any treatment
• Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Our philosophy:

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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