HR Advisor

HR Advisor- Spider is advertising on behalf of a respected regional construction and fit-out business who are looking for a full-time, permanentHR Advisorto join their team inColchester Essex. Why them: They are a professional yet supportive employer, known for valuing their people, fostering growth, and operating with integrity, quality, and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£36,000 - £40,000 per annum , depending on experience Holiday:25 days plus Bank Holidays Pension Employee extras such as:Health & Wellbeing programme, Sick pay, Supportive and collaborative team environment and free onsite parking.About the role As anHR Advisor , you will provide hands-on, generalist HR support across the business. You will work closely with the HR Director and external advisers to manage the full employee lifecycle, support managers and employees, oversee recruitment, maintain HR policies, and contribute to initiatives that drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and social value. You will also play a key role in supporting apprenticeship programmes, shaping company culture, and continually improving HR processes and documentation. Working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8.30am -5.15pm Main responsibilities and Duties: Act as first point of contact for employees, providing clear and timely HR guidance Support managers on HR matters, employee relations, and performance management Coordinate recruitment processes, onboarding, and induction programmes Maintain HR records, employment contracts, and personnel files accurately Liaise with external advisers, training providers, and other organisations Support social value, community engagement, and apprenticeship programmes Develop and maintain HR policies, ensuring compliance and clarity Introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and culture Continually review and improve HR processes and documentationAbout you: As anHR Advisor , you will be a proactive, organised, and confident HR professional with experience in a generalist HR role. You will act as the first point of contact for employees, support managers on HR matters, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and apprenticeship programmes. You will maintain HR policies and records, liaise with external advisers, and introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and social value. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and use HR systems and Microsoft Office effectively. If you have the relevant skills and experience for thisHR Advisorposition and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional keywords:HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Onboarding, People Management, Employee Engagement, Apprenticeships, HR Policies, HR Compliance This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.TPBN1_UKTJ