HR Advisor

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership…

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions × Perrywood Garden Centres

Yes, it’s official — and we couldn’t be more excited!

We are incredibly proud to be working alongside the fantastic Perrywood team to bring you a truly exceptional opportunity. This is a collaboration filled with energy, ambition, and something genuinely special for the right people.

HR Advisor

Part-time (4 days / 32 hours per week)
Salary: £28,782 – £31,000 (DOE)
(FTE £35,978 – £38,750)

Location: Multi site (Tiptree, Sudbury, Chelmsford)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation. This is a varied and hands-on role, providing expert HR advice and support to managers and employees across multiple locations.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR and employee relations support, ensuring consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advisory support to managers and employees
• Manage end-to-end employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, flexible working)
• Coach and support managers on people management and HR best practice
• Support complex absence and capability cases, including Occupational Health liaison
• Ensure compliance with employment law and update policies as required
• Support recruitment processes and manager guidance
• Produce HR documentation including contracts, letters, and variations
• Support HR system usage and ongoing improvements
• Contribute to HR projects focused on engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement

About You

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience in a multi-site or fast-paced environment
• Confident handling high-volume ER casework
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft Office; HR system experience desirable

Additional Information

• Travel required across multiple sites on a weekly basis
• Based primarily at one main site with regular travel to others
• Supportive HR team and opportunities for development

Benefits

• Staff discount scheme (increasing with service)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Annual Christmas bonus
• Company sick pay (post-probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Workplace pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Free parking