Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Salisbury Wiltshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
HR Advisor – Defence
CCL Global is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a major UK defence organisation.
The successful candidate will provide first and second-line HR support across the organisation, advising employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters while supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning & development and wider people initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide first and second-line HR advice to employees and managers.
* Advise on HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
* Manage HR queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records and case information.
* Produce HR reports, management information and workforce metrics.
* Support recruitment campaigns, interviews and employee onboarding.
* Support Learning & Development requests, budgets and reporting.
* Contribute to employee engagement and wider HR projects.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection and organisational policies.
* Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.
Essential Experience
* Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or similar HR generalist.
* Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment law.
* Experience providing first and second-line HR support.
* Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
* Experience using HR information systems and maintaining employee records.
* Recruitment and onboarding experience.
* Strong HR administration, reporting and organisational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
* Active SC Clearance – essential.
Desirable
* Previous Civil Service, defence or wider public sector HR experience.
* CIPD qualification or membership.
* Experience with HR metrics and management information.
* Learning & Development and employee engagement experience.
* Experience supporting organisational change or wider HR programmes.
Please note: Due to the nature of the environment, applicants must already hold active SC clearance and meet the stated nationality requirement