HR Advisor
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,000 to £39,999 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | EX31 1RP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Nov 2026 |
Summary
HR Advisor | Human Resources Advisor | Employee Relations Advisor
North Devon | Competitive salary and benefits package | Flexible working hours
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and innovative manufacturing organisation in North Devon to recruit an experienced
HR Advisor.
This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused HR professional who enjoys building positive workplace cultures and creating an outstanding employee experience.
You will be a visible and valued presence across the business, championing employee engagement, leading Employee Relations activities and supporting managers to create an inclusive workplace where people feel supported and motivated.
This is a varied, hands-on HR generalist role offering autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on employee experience, organisational culture and people development.
What We Offer
The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business.
A varied and impactful role with genuine scope to influence people and workplace culture.
A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working hours.
Key Duties
Lead and manage a wide range of Employee Relations matters, advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and wellbeing cases.
Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees.
Coach and support leaders to manage people-related matters confidently and in line with company policies and employment legislation.
Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring an excellent candidate and onboarding experience.
Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
Support learning and development initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance employee growth and performance.
Assist with the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Manage employee benefits administration and communicate available initiatives across the workforce.
Create engaging internal communications and support activities that strengthen company culture and employee morale.
Promote the business externally through employer branding, community engagement, social media and recruitment marketing.
Organise and support employee events, wellbeing initiatives and community-focused activities.
Requirements
Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
Strong Employee Relations experience, with the confidence to manage complex cases from start to finish.
Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to influence, coach and support managers at all levels.
A proactive, positive and approachable manner, with a genuine passion for people.
CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience; CIPD Level 5 is desirable.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience within the manufacturing industry is desirable.
Social media and employer branding experience would be advantageous.
Interested?
If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys Employee Relations, building strong workplace cultures and making HR engaging, visible and valued across a business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV to find out more about this HR Advisor opportunity in North Devon.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.