Hybrid HR Advisor

HR Advisor (Hybrid) Woking, Surrey Permanent & Hybrid Salary £40,000-£45,000 Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence, support and shape people outcomes? This HR Advisor position offers breadth, autonomy and the chance to partner closely with managers across a busy and fast‑paced organisation. You’ll join a supportive HR team, reporting to an HR Manager and working across a wide range of ER and people activity. This role sits within the HR RUI function and plays a central part in driving fair, inclusive and effective people practices. What you’ll be doing You’ll be the first point of contact for managers, providing clear, practical and confident HR advice across the full employee lifecycle, including: Advising managers on a range of employee relations and management issues Managing disciplinary, grievance and complex ER cases Leading annual and in‑cycle HR processes (inclusive recruitment, talent reviews, succession planning, compensation planning, IPF calibration, etc.) Coordinating organisational change activity – restructures, relocations, outsourcing and M&A support Coaching and upskilling managers to confidently manage performance, ER processes and people matters Supporting workforce planning, forecasting and the use of people metrics Monitoring absence trends and managing long‑term sickness cases What you’ll bring Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience advising managers on ER and people management issues Solid understanding of HR policies, processes and systems Hands‑on experience leading core HR cycles (recruitment, performance, compensation, promotions) Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Proven experience delivering organisational change Proficiency with HR systems and MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint CIPD qualification or HR-related degree (desirable) A genuine commitment to role modelling inclusive behaviours and values Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied, hands‑on HR role and enjoys partnering closely with managers. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activity, have the ability to shape people outcomes and be part of a collaborative, supportive team. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk…