HR Advisor
Posted on September 22nd, 2026
Great opportunity to work as a HR Advisor for our client, a UK-based baking company which have been baking bread from the finest ingredients for over 140 years!
Staffline is recruting a HR Advisor in Erith.
The rate of pay is £20.51 per hour.
This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, Monday to Friday, and the hours of work are:
- 9am to 5pm
Your Time at Work
As a HR Advisor you will be responsible for:
- Engagement with all functions of the business to address HR related queries and support dispute or performance resolution, including informal dispute management, performance management, investigation, chairing disciplinary and capability hearings up to and including dismissal.
- End to end case management of employee relations casework; to include investigation, disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management etc in line with Company Policy.
- Effective and proactive absence management; engaging with onsite Occupational Health team as required to manage work related health issues and long-term sickness absence.
- Adherence to company policy, procedure and process as defined by HR policy and ACAS best practice. Up to date knowledge of employment law.
- Manage all administrative processes to support the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
- Deliver the induction process for new starters. Oversee the probationary process, providing support to managers and escalating issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.
- Keep our HR & Payroll system up to date and GDPR compliant, resolving queries as required. Assist in production of HR reporting requirements including employee numbers/HR statistics etc.
- Uphold confidentiality and efficiently maintain access to all personal and sensitive data in accordance with GDPR legislation.
- Provide guidance, support and coaching to line managers in the implementation of people processes and effective people management supporting & coaching line managers in the implementation of core people processes.
- Work alongside the HR Manager to drive the alignment & execution of the People Strategies & Plans to develop, keep and enhance the contribution of employees to the short and long-term business needs.
- Support and drive Hovis Initiatives - ensure the culture & working environment is open, fair and equitable.
- Work with Trade Union representatives to foster an effective and beneficial industrial relations partnership on site. Attend union meetings with a view to gaining understanding of priorities and proactively support the building of positive working relationships between our line managers and union representatives.
Our Perfect Worker
What we're looking for:
- Demonstrate strong employee relations case management experience.
- High level of literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
- Previous experience working in a unionised environment.
- CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent by experience.
- In depth knowledge of UK employment laws, as well as a strong foundation and understanding of HR principles, practices and legal compliance requirements.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £20.51 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- Temp to perm opportunity
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Good links to public transport
Job Ref: 1HER
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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