HR Advisor

We are looking for an experienced ER focused HR Advisor to join a large and varied business based in Tilbury.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced and operational environment, providing expert support to managers and employees across a diverse workforce.

You'll play a key role in managing complex ER matters, supporting business change, and helping to maintain positive employee and industrial relations.

Key Details

Flexible 36 hour week between 08:00-17:00

Starting salary up to £48,000

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced maternity leave & life assurance

Site based role – own transport needed

Opportunity to work closely with managers, trade unions and key stakeholdersResponsibilities

Manage a range of employee relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters

Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes

Build strong relationships with trade union representatives and coordinate meetings with representatives

Support union engagement activities, consultation processes and industrial relations initiatives

Assist with organisational change projects, including restructures, redeployment and redundancy processes

Analyse ER trends and recommend improvements to reduce risk and strengthen management capability

Support HR administration, recruitment, onboarding and people-related processes to ensure compliance and accuracyExperience/Skills Needed

Previous experience in a HR Advisor or Employee Relations focused role

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Able to manage trade union relationships & positive industrial relations

Experience working in and understanding unionised environments

Experience managing complex ER casework in a fast-paced environment

Ability to coach and influence managers at all levels with confidence and credibility

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with experience working to tight deadlinesThis position would suit a proactive HR professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and managing a varied employee relations workload. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you