HR Advisor

We are seeking a HR Advisor to join our People Team. This is a standalone specialist role, reporting directly to the Head of People, based at our Support Centre in Huddersfield with occasional travel to our restaurants. As the HR Advisor, you will oversee all aspects of employee relations, ensuring that our managers are supported in handling cases fairly, consistently, and in line with legislation. You will also take ownership of developing people policies and processes, strengthening compliance, and equipping managers with the tools and confidence to lead their teams effectively. Responsibilities Oversee the full employee relations caseload across all restaurants and the support centre, ensuring managers follow the correct processes for all formal matters including sickness, disciplinaries, grievances, flexible working requests, and performance management. Provide oversight and guidance to managers, ensuring actions are carried out correctly, documentation is issued appropriately, and outcomes are in line with policy and employment law. Act as the first point of contact for people-related queries, providing timely advice, guidance and support. Take ownership of complex ER cases, chairing meetings and ensuring accurate records are maintained. Operational Excellence Oversee compliance across people practices, ensuring contracts, right-to-work checks and employee records meet statutory requirements. Run monthly compliance audits, addressing corrective actions promptly. Review, update and implement people policies and processes in line with legislative changes. Act as point of contact for employee benefits, including EAP and wellbeing initiatives. Coaching & Development Design and deliver training and coaching for managers to strengthen confidence in handling ER matters. Partner with managers to embed proactive people practices that improve performance and retention. Insight & Impact Collate and analyse monthly people data, including turnover, retention, absence and engagement, to identify trends and areas for improvement. Ensure ER cases are managed efficiently to minimise disruption to operations and maintain team productivity. Qualifications and Skills Proven experience in employee relations, with a strong understanding of employment law. Confident in advising, coaching and supporting managers through a range of people challenges. Skilled in policy development, compliance processes and maintaining accurate records. Approachable, proactive, detail-focused, with excellent organisational skills. Comfortable delivering training and building manager capability. Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details, please visit our website. Benefits Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave Support centre bonus scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 50% off when dining in our restaurants An annual voucher to dine with us for free to celebrate your work anniversary Development opportunities within a growing business A supportive and friendly office environment in Huddersfield city centre #J-18808-Ljbffr