Human Resources Advisor
HR Advisors are involved in a wide range of activities that relate to the management of employees. A key part of the role is to make sure that the company is complying with employment law and managing their employees properly.
Typical Day/Duties
- Advertise job vacancies, interview job applicants, prepare offer letters
- Gives managers advice on employment law and good people management practice
- Handles poor performance or disciplinary matters
- Manages sickness absences
- Make changes to salaries, terms and conditions of employment, prepare reassignment/transfer letters
- Obtains visas and work permits for employees going overseas
- Designs and delivers training courses
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry
Most medium and large sized companies will have an HR Department. The work done by the HR Advisor plays a part in helping companies attract, recruit and retain high quality people and to invest in staff training and career development.
Basic entry requirements include (necessary)
- Previous experience in an HR role
- Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Employers might also look for (desirable)
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or studying towards membership
Typical starting salary may be in the region of
£25,000 - £30,000
Typical Salary Once Experienced
£30,000 - £50,000
Career Development
e.g. HR Team Leader/Manager, specialise in e.g. Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law
