12‑Month Fixed Term Contract
Support. Influence. Empower.
Ready to make a real impact at the heart of the business? We’re looking for a proactive, people‑focused People Advisor to deliver high‑quality, practical support to managers and colleagues across the Hendy Group.
This is a great opportunity to deepen your HR expertise in a fast‑paced, progressive organisation where people truly matter.
The Opportunity:
As a People Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring people processes are applied consistently, legally and in line with Hendy values.
This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while building strong HR capability in a large, complex organisation. You’ll gain broad exposure to employee relations, HR operations and stakeholder coaching, working closely with experienced People Business Partners and the People Hub (People Admin & Payroll).
You’ll be fully supported with learning, development and hands‑on experience that will strengthen your long‑term HR career – with potential future opportunities across the Group where available.
You’ll make an impact by:
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Managing day‑to‑day employee relations cases (absence, conduct, performance and probation)
- Giving clear, pragmatic, policy‑led advice that enables confident manager decision‑making
- Supporting investigations through meeting coordination, attending onsite meetings, note‑taking and documentation
- Acting as the first point of contact for people queries within your client group
- Coaching managers to build confidence in people processes and best practice
- Delivering core HR operations including onboarding, probation outcomes and leavers
- Maintaining accurate, auditable people data across systems and files
- Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and Group standards
- Working closely with the People Administration & Payroll team to deliver a positive employee experience
- Contributing to People projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Living the Hendy Way through professional, customer‑focused people support
The Rewards:
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll join a supportive, development‑focused People team where learning and progression are encouraged. You can also expect:
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Bespoke induction and ongoing learning & development
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family
- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
- Discounts on new and used vehicles, servicing and parts
- A wide range of high‑street and online discounts
Hendy Induction - please be advised that any new starters joining the business from the 1st June will in their first week be expected to attend a structured induction programme that will involve 2 days at our training academy in Portsmouth. More details will be shared at interview.
About You:
You’re an organised, resilient HR professional who enjoys balancing operational delivery with relationship‑building. You thrive in a changing environment, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and take pride in delivering accurate, high‑quality people support.
You’ll ideally have:
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Experience in an HR Advisor role (essential)
- Confidence managing ER cases independently with sound judgement
- Strong organisation, communication and prioritisation skills
- A customer‑focused approach with managers and colleagues
- Excellent attention to detail
- A pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset
- Emotional resilience and calmness under pressure
- A clear desire to build a long‑term HR career
- Basic understanding of UK employment law (desirable)
- CIPD Level 3 qualification
- Experience using HR information systems (desirable)
** Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle as travel to other sites is essential for this role
The Company:
Hendy Group is a family‑run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. For more than 165 years, we’ve delivered a premium experience for customers and colleagues, driven by our vision of 100% satisfaction. Our progressive approach is underpinned by long‑standing values of honesty, quality, care and exceptional customer service.
Ready to grow your HR career with Hendy?
If you’re passionate about people and ready to influence positive outcomes, select Apply Now.
