HR Advisor & Executive Support
Join Akkeron Group – Shaping the Future of the South West
Akkeron Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking property development and trading business based in Exeter, with a growing portfolio across the South West of England. We specialise in the acquisition and transformation of complex and often heritage-rich brownfield sites, with a strong focus on residential and hospitality-led schemes that make a meaningful impact in local communities.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Human Resources Advisor to join our team. This is a varied role that combines operational HR responsibilities with executive and office support duties within a growing business where no two days are the same. Alongside providing professional HR advice and support, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Executive Assistant and Company Chairman, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office and executive functions.
This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
- Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees on a range of employment matters.
- Support employee relations activities including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability and performance processes.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently and remain compliant with current employment legislation.
- Co-ordinate recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, onboarding and induction processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems in line with GDPR requirements.
- Monitor employment law developments and support the implementation of best practice HR initiatives.
- Support annual HR processes including appraisals, probation reviews and policy updates when required.
Executive Support & Office Administration
- Support diary management including the planning and co-ordination of company meetings and events.
- Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, business guests and external stakeholders.
- Maintain electronic and paper-based filing systems, ensuring records are accurate, organised and up to date.
- Prepare and distribute reports, documents and management information as required.
- Assist with office management activities to ensure a professional and efficient working environment.
- Resolve minor IT issues and liaise with the IT support provider when necessary.
- Ensure office facilities, supplies and communal areas are maintained to a high standard.
- Work collaboratively with team members across the business to support operational requirements.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the business.
Key Attributes
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience supporting employee relations matters.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proactive and adaptable
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
- Positive, collaborative and solution focused.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience providing executive or senior management support.
- Experience within a professional services or SME environment.
- Knowledge of HR software and systems.
- Experience with diary management.
Additional Benefits
· Competitive salary dependent on experience
· 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays
· Pension scheme participation
Work Location: In person
