HR Advisor

HR Advisor Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (DOE) Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm – OR Part time hours considered The Opportunity Our client, a rapidly expanding business in the offshore energy sector, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team during an exciting period of significant growth. Due to continuous, significant contract wins, they're investing heavily in their people infrastructure and are bringing their HR function in house.  This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD qualified HR professional who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys variety, and takes pride in delivering practical, people-focused HR support, looking to make their mark on building a role from the ground up. This is a varied, hands-on role with real impact in addition to supporting the general functions within HR, it would also include developing their apprenticeship programme, and driving community engagement initiatives. The Role You will work closely with managers to provide clear, commercially aware HR advice and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures. The role covers a broad mix of operational HR responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, absence management, employee relations, and HR administration. You will also: Support recruitment activity and onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and professional employee experience Manage employee relations cases including absence, disciplinaries, and grievances in line with policy Maintain accurate HR records and systems Support managers with probation reviews and performance discussions Provide guidance on HR policies and employment legislation Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working Build strong working relationships across the business and with external partners where required About You You will be CIPD qualified with experience in a similar HR Advisor or generalist HR role within a busy environment. You will be confident operating at pace, balancing competing priorities, and providing practical HR solutions. You will also bring: Strong interpersonal and communication skills A proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach Confidence in advising and influencing managers Flexible, adaptable mindset with a “can do” attitude Commercially aware and solutions-focused Calm, credible, and confident when dealing with sensitive issues Able to build trust and relationships at all levels Committed to continuous improvement and professional development Professional, approachable, and resilient in a fast-moving environment What's On Offer Competitive salary (£38-42k, open to discussion and dependent upon level / years of experience) Additional Benefits package Early Friday finish at 4pm The option to work part time hours initially if this suits Join a business with clear growth trajectory and major investment Genuine autonomy and impact Be part of a business transformation If you're an experienced HR professional who thrives on variety, enjoys project work, and wants to make a tangible impact in a growing business, apply now or contact Helen Pitcher to discuss further