HR Advisor

LOCATION: Bracknell, Head Office  - Hybrid remote (60% in office)

TYPE: Full-time, permanent

SALARY: £32,000

An exciting opportunity to join our People team has arisen at A&O IT Group. As a HR Advisor based out of our Head Office in Bracknell, you will provide comprehensive HR support for the full employee lifecycle across our global Group companies, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee relations:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Advise managers on best practices in handling employee concerns, promoting fairness and consistency.
• Proactively support mediation and conflict resolution to maintain positive working relationships across teams and minimise formal procedures.

International HR support:

• Act as a point of contact for employees and managers globally, offering advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Take ownership of onboarding process and inductions of new employees and contractors, including the issuing of offer letters, employment contracts, right-to-work checks and all new starter paperwork.
• Administrate monthly UK and international payrolls, pension updates and benefits reviews.
• Conduct exit interviews and feedback processes, identifying trends and areas for improvement across diverse regions.
• Support TUPE/ARD transfers, liaising with service providers and collating and analysing data.

Compliance and policy development:

• Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies to ensure they are compliant with employment law and best practices in all relevant jurisdictions.
• Implement and create policies in line with new and upcoming legislation.
• Act as the Health and Safety liaison within the People function to relevant areas of the business, taking responsibility for updating HR risk assessments, including but not limited to lone working, stress, and maternity.
• Attend and contribute to quarterly Health and Safety management meetings, representing the People function.

Performance management:

• Support managers with performance management processes, from setting objectives to managing underperformance.
• Assist managers with monitoring and improving employee performance across international teams, providing coaching and compliance-related advice when necessary.
• Establish and take the lead on our intern mentorship programme, Elevate, from mentor matching to sourcing and arranging training through to monitoring success.

Reporting and insights:

• Maintain accurate HR records and develop reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Use HR data to propose improvements to policies and international compliance initiatives.
• Support initiatives to measure and enhance employee engagement, happiness and productivity.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an HR generalist role.
• Advanced knowledge of administrator-level HRIS usage a plus.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with experience working with employees in different countries and an understanding of international HR practices.
• Exposure to French/German employment law or French/German language skills advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across diverse teams and locations.
• Proven track record in advising managers on performance management, disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution.
• Strong organisational and compliance management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience implementing HR initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention across multiple countries.

Personal attributes:

• High level of emotional intelligence and discretion when managing sensitive situations.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, solutions-driven approach.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a one-team ethos.

ABOUT US:

A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growth, global IT services and cyber security consultancy operating in over 130 countries. A&O IT Group is proud to sit within the Stock Exchange's Top 1000 most inspirational companies in the UK.

OUR VALUES:

Our team prides itself on our core values and commitment to doing the basics brilliantly. If you too strive to engage & delight, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage diversity and seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. It is important to us that we build a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.

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