Posted 04 June, 2026 Runwood Homes Ltd logo

Job details

  • Salary £35,000 to £37,000 per annum
  • Role Other
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Benfleet, Essex
  • Job Reference 314199CUK

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team to provide high-quality first-line Human Resources advice and support to Managers and Homes within our Group.

Responsibilities

  • To effectively prioritise and manage high volumes of various types of HR queries.
  • To provide advice and support to Managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance and capability cases, ensuring advice is consistent and in line with current Company policy and procedures.
  • To ensure all associated documentation is correctly prepared and supplied to Managers to support effective management of their staff. 
  • To provide advice and support Managers in the effective management of both long term and short term frequent intermittent absence.
  • To provide advice and support to Managers and employees on family friendly policies and rights/entitlements.
  • To maintain a log of all cases and provide status updates to Management as requested.
  • Process and provide HR data as requested and prepare reports, to agreed standards, as and when requested.
  • Maintain relevant electronic documentation and other filing systems, ensuring staff records are kept up to date and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act
  • To undertake ad hoc projects as requested.
  • To update and maintain absence management records, producing reports for the Senior Management team and the Board of Directors.
  • Work to agreed policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement where appropriate, making recommendations to the Human Resources Manager.
  • Develop partnership working with external agencies.
  • To prepare and issue contracts of employment

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as an HR Advisor, preferably within a regulatory environment
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and Word)
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Strong telephone, email and face to face communication skills
  • CIPD qualified is preferable 

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.