HR Advisor UK&IE

Company Overview We are a dynamic and growing customs and logistics services provider, committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. As our business continues to expand across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused HR Advisor - UK & Ireland to join our Human Resources team and support our employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. Position Summary As an HR Advisor - UK & Ireland, you will provide practical, commercial, and employee-focused HR support across a broad range of HR activities. Working closely with the Senior HR Manager UK & Ireland, you will play a key role in employee relations, HR operations, talent development, organisational change, workforce planning, and people analytics. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who is looking to broaden their experience and develop towards a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role while gaining exposure to strategic HR initiatives and business transformation projects. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees. • Manage a variety of employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary processes, grievances, probation reviews, flexible working requests, family-related matters, and reasonable adjustment requests. • Prepare HR correspondence, outcome letters, and case documentation. • Attend formal meetings and support managers throughout HR processes. • Ensure employee relations cases are managed consistently, fairly, and in line with company policies and employment legislation. • Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Senior HR Manager where appropriate. HR Operations • Coordinate employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, contractual changes, promotions, salary reviews, transfers, and offboarding. • Draft employment contracts, letters, and other HR documentation. • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems. • Support payroll processes through timely and accurate submission of employee changes. • Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and GDPR requirements. • Conduct periodic audits of HR records and documentation. Performance, Talent & Development • Support annual performance review and development processes. • Assist with talent reviews and succession planning activities. • Coordinate High Potential (HiPo) and leadership development programmes. • Support learning and development initiatives, apprenticeship activities, and training administration. • Maintain training records and monitor completion of mandatory learning. • Collaborate with managers to track development plans and career progression opportunities. People Analytics & Reporting • Produce regular HR reports and dashboards covering key people metrics including headcount, turnover, absence, and development activity. • Analyse HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. • Support workforce planning activities through data analysis and reporting. • Assist in preparing reports and presentations for business leaders. • Help develop reporting processes that provide meaningful insights and support data-driven decision making. HR Projects & Organisational Change • Support delivery of HR projects and business improvement initiatives. • Assist with organisational change activities, restructures, and consultation processes. • Support business integration activities where required. • Coordinate project plans, action tracking, and communications. • Contribute ideas to improve HR processes and enhance the overall employee experience. Technology, AI & Continuous Improvement • Support the adoption of technology and digital tools that