HR Advisor – Central Bedfordshire (Office Based)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a well‑established organisation in Central Bedfordshire. This office‑based, 12‑month fixed‑term role offers the chance to provide practical HR support across the employee lifecycle in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑line HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, contracts and HR records.
• Support the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from advertising roles to issuing offers.
• Handle employee relations cases such as absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Coordinate inductions, probation reviews and employee development activities.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Produce HR reports, maintain accurate people data and support HR projects.
• Build strong relationships across the business and promote HR best practice.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Administrator.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or working towards).

Required skills

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or working towards).

What we offer

• £33,000‑£35,000 per annum.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual performance‑related bonus paid twice a year.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Simply Health Cash Plan.