HR Advisor – Employee Relations & People Support

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our growing team in Sittingbourne. You will act as the first point of contact for people‑related queries, supporting managers and employees across a range of HR processes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide friendly, approachable advice on grievances, disciplinaries, time and attendance, onboarding and other HR matters.
• Support employee‑relations casework, guiding leaders to handle issues fairly and consistently with company values.
• Assist with investigations, hearings and related documentation, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Prepare letters, records and reports, and manage Occupational Health referrals.
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing and a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve the employee experience across all sites.

Required profile

• Current experience in HR, People or Culture, preferably in an operational environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt approach to different personalities.
• Organised, detail‑focused and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Empathetic yet pragmatic, with good judgement and confidence to ask questions.
• Passionate about creating brilliant places to work and eager to develop further HR knowledge.

Required skills