HR Advisor

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Full time

HR Advisor

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid

Salary: Up to £35,000

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Shape the future of employee relations. As an HR Advisor , you will play a key role in supporting managers, resolving complex cases, and driving a positive workplace culture. Your expertise in employment relations will ensure fair, consistent, and commercially sound decision-making across the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

In this hands-on, fast-paced role, you will:

  • Provide expert HR advice to managers and leaders, ensuring alignment with company policies, employment law, and best practices.
  • Manage complex employee relations cases , including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance management, absence, and investigations, ensuring compliance and fair outcomes.
  • Draft clear, legally sound documentation , including outcome letters, investigation reports, and case summaries.
  • Coach and guide managers , equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to handle employee issues effectively.
  • Analyse ER trends , identifying key themes and making proactive recommendations to improve policies, reduce risk, and enhance employee experience.
  • Keep up to date with employment law changes , ensuring the business remains compliant and prepared for legislative updates.
  • Support change management initiatives , including restructures, TUPE transfers, and policy development.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, fostering a culture of trust, fairness, and accountability.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience as an HR Advisor , Employee Relations Specialist, or HR Generalist in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with a track record of successfully managing employee relations cases.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex HR processes in a clear and engaging way.
  • Confidence to challenge, influence, and coach managers while maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Attention to detail, ensuring all advice and documentation are accurate and legally compliant.
  • A proactive mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve policies, processes, and employee experiences.

What Makes You Stand Out?

  • You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with ease.
  • You take a solutions-focused approach, solving problems with commercial awareness and fairness.
  • You're adaptable and forward-thinking, ensuring HR best practices evolve with business needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as an HR Advisor . If you're passionate about employee relations and looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi sector recruiter. We believe that you matter and care about unlocking your full potential.

Work with us to find your perfect role and start your journey today.

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