HR & Recruitment Advisor
Upto 30 hours per week / Permanent / From £33,500 depending on experience / Office Based / Stoke-on-Trent
We’re looking for a proactive HR & Recruitment Advisor to join Water Plus, supporting managers with employee relations, recruitment, and generalist HR advice.
This is a great opportunity for someone with HR Advisor/Officer background looking to develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Manage employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance)
- Provide HR advice to managers on policies and employment law
- Support and deliver end-to-end recruitment (advertising, screening, interviews)
- Create job adverts and support attraction strategies
- Coordinate interviews and assessment centres
- Maintain accurate HR and recruitment records
- Support HR projects, reporting and process improvements
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum 5 years experience in a generalist HR role
- Strong knowledge of employment law and ER casework
- Recruitment experience (advertising, interviews, screening)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards)
- Experience with HR systems (e.g. iTrent, Access, Bamboo etc)
Desirable:
- Experience in multiple service sectors including B2C and B2B
- Project management skills / experience
- Coaching and training delivery experience
- Experience of supporting/managing restructure and consultation processes
What’s in it for you?
- £33,500 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)
- Real Living Wage Employer
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
- Free on-site parking
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Pension (matched up to 6%) & Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts at 350+ retailers
- Recognition schemes & long service awards
- Access to Water Plus Academy
- Refer a Friend scheme
About Water Plus
We’re the largest water retailer in England, serving over 366,000 business customers. Formed in 2017, we’re known for great service and a workplace where people can grow and build long-term careers.
Apply now
Submit your CV today to join a supportive HR team where you can develop your career and make a real impact.
Pay: From £33,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4TW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your notice period?
- Please briefly summarise your PC skills, highlighting what you use a PC for day-to-day.
- To enable us to plan effectively, please list the dates of any holidays already booked and or have any scheduled appointments e.g. driving test... up until 31st March 2027. Or state N/A if you do not have any scheduled commitments.
- Please summarise your experience relevant to this position, including advising why this opportunity attracts you.
Licence/Certification:
- right work in UK without employer sponsorship now or future (required)
Work Location: In person
