HR Advisor– Join Our Client in Reading  Location: Reading  Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits (depending on experience) Hours: 37 hours per week | Contract: Permanent Are you an HR professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Do you enjoy a broad, hands-on HR position where no two days are the same? If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career while working in a meaningful and rewarding environment, this could be the perfect fit for you! Why Join Our Client? Our client, a highly respected organisation in Reading, is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join their team. Working closely with the Head of HR, you’ll play a vital role in shaping and delivering HR services across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions while making a real difference to employees and managers alike. What You’ll Be Doing: ✔ Recruitment&Onboarding– Managing end-to-end recruitment, writing job adverts, conducting interviews, overseeing pre-employment checks (DBS, Right to Work), and coordinating onboarding. ✔ Employee Relations – Supporting managers with HR queries, advising on policies, assisting with investigations, grievances, and disciplinaries. ✔ Payroll&Benefits– Working with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, managing pensions, life assurance, and researching potential new benefits. ✔ Wellbeing&Engagement– Promoting EAP services, running workshops, supporting employee surveys, and enhancing internal communication. ✔ Training&Development– Coordinating training programs, managing training requests, tracking learning and development needs, and maintaining training records. ✔ HR Systems&Compliance– Managing HR records, generating reports, ensuring GDPR compliance, and keeping HR processes streamlined and up to date. What We’re Looking For: ✅ CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) – Essential ✅ 3-5 years' HR experience in a generalist role, including recruitment and employee relations. ✅Strong knowledge of employment law and best HR practices. ✅ Confident advising managers on HR policies and procedures. ✅ Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills. ✅ Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. ✅ Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and HR systems. What’s in It for You? ✨ A varied, hands-on HR role where you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of HR. ✨ The opportunity to develop and grow your HR expertise while working closely with an experienced Head of HR. ✨ A supportive and welcoming workenvironment where your contributions truly make a difference. ✨ A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing and professional growth. If you’re a driven and passionate HR professional looking for a role where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!