Junior HR Advisor - ER
| Company: | Voyage Care |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £28,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lichfield, WS14 0QP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Junior HR Advisor – Employee Relations
Location: Hybrid - Lichfield
Department: Human Resources
Reporting to: Senior HR Advisor
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Junior HR Advisor – Employee Relations to join our HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR career while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of employee relations matters.
You’ll play a key role in supporting managers, coordinating HR activity, and managing lower-level ER cases, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach in line with company policy and employment law.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the HR inbox, prioritising queries and directing cases appropriately across the HR team
- Prepare and issue daily staff reports and HR case updates
- Act as a point of contact for managers, providing guidance on:
- Disciplinary and grievance matters
- Absence management (short and long-term)
- Performance and probation reviews
- Flexible working requests
- Manage lower-level employee relations cases from start to finish
- Support managers with absence processes, including Occupational Health referrals where appropriate
- Flag high-risk or safeguarding concerns to senior HR colleagues
- Take minutes and support formal HR meetings
- Prepare documentation including investigation packs, invite letters, and outcome letters
- Maintain accurate HR records and update case management systems
- Support DBS processes, including referrals and risk assessments
- Assist with HR reporting, projects, and training delivery
- Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about building a career in HR
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
- Confident communicating with managers and colleagues
- Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Proactive and keen to learn in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Bring
- Previous HR or administrative experience (ideally within an HR environment)
- Understanding of employee relations processes (desirable)
- Strong IT skills and ability to use HR systems
- Knowledge of UK employment law (basic understanding desirable)
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is advantageous
Additional Information
- Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of ER cases
- Involvement in HR projects and development initiatives
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Ongoing learning and development support
Why Join Us?
- A great entry point into Employee Relations
- Supportive and collaborative HR team
- Clear development pathway within HR
- Hands-on experience to build your HR career
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