HR Advisor Southend on Sea Up to £33,445 Mon to Fri 37.5 hours per week Purpose of the Role The HR Advisor will play a pivotal role in delivering expert support, advice, and guidance throughout the organisation. As an integral member of a dynamic HR team, the role contributes to continuous improvement and promotes a culture centred around people. The post holder will be responsible for coaching, influencing, and assisting staff across various departments, ensuring that HR initiatives are aligned with both operational requirements and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice on employee relations, including grievance, disciplinary and performance procedures, and staff wellbeing and absence management. Coordinate with the HR Associate to manage probations, contract changes, and payroll adjustments, ensuring all processes are timely and accurate. Support in delivering strategic HR solutions that align with business goals. Take a lead role in embedding the health and wellbeing strategy and act as a Mental Health First Aider. Serve as a Designated Child Protection Officer, ensuring safeguarding measures are upheld for staff, service users, and visitors. Support change management, organisational design, employee engagement, and workforce analytics initiatives. Present HR information effectively across different levels of seniority. Apply working knowledge across HR disciplines including learning and development, reward, compensation, and benefits. Coach and men