HR Advisor

• Full Time
• Bletchely, Milton Keynes
• Up to £35,000 (DOE)
• Posted 9 December
• Closing 31 January

Celestra is a successful and dynamic Company delivering IT services nationally to the best brand names in the hospitality and retail industries. We build on the essential ingredients required to build strong, long-term partnerships. We become an extension of our Clients’ teams as we work together to help them achieve digital visions. With teams spread across the UK, we deliver an exceptional customer experience and speed of delivery which is second to none.

About the Role

As an HR Advisor, you will act as a key support to both employees and managers, providing expert guidance on all HR-related matters. Your role will focus on employee relations, performance management, learning and development, HR compliance.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will help drive employee engagement, ensure legal compliance, and support the wider business strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a varied and hands-on advisory role.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and practical advice to managers and employees.
• Support and advise managers on employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date, legally compliant, and effectively implemented.
• Assist in managing long-term sickness and absence cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
• Support managers with performance management processes, including probation reviews and appraisals.

Payroll Processing & HR Compliance:

• Support monthly payroll processing, ensuring all employee changes (new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, benefits) are accurately recorded on the HRMIS.
• Ensure accurate payroll records, including overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Maintain and update the HR system (Bob), ensuring compliance with Data Protection and UK employment laws.
• Ensure all HR policies, contracts, and processes align with UK employment legislation and best practices.

Learning & Development:

• Work with managers to identify training and development needs across the business.
• Support the planning and delivery of learning and development programmes, including apprenticeships.
• Coordinate training sessions for both new starters and existing employees to support their development.
• Develop and maintain learning materials and training records.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role, with hands-on experience in employee relations and payroll support.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and payroll legislation.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations, performance management, and HR policies.
• Previous experience supporting or processing payroll administration is highly desirable.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards it), level 5.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• Bonus Scheme (Paid twice yearly)
• Career Development – Ongoing professional development and clear internal progression routes
• Recognition & Rewards – From Star of the Month to Team Hug and spontaneous shout-outs
• Private Medical Insurance – Including 24/7 digital GP access, so you’re covered round the clock.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support, whatever life throws your way.
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 3 years’ service – plus all the UK bank holidays off.
• Holiday Trading – Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday anytime through the year.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Plus seasonal health perks like free flu jabs and eye tests on us.
• Tech Payment Scheme – In partnership with Curry’s, spread the cost of your next must-have gadget.
• Brilliant Discounts – Enjoy savings on the high street, in restaurants, and on your travels

Office Perks

• Fresh Fruit Delivery every week, plus breakfast, lunch on site and a cheap tuck shop (everything is 50p)
• Modern Offices – With parking, pool table, ping pong, and our very own pub garden for a proper summer BBQ.
• On-Site Treats – A daily coffee van to perk you up, and an ice cream van when the sun’s out.
• Team Socials – From team parties to charity fundraisers, there’s always something going on.