Human Resource Advisor

Avnet

HR Advisor supporting employee relations for Farnell, part of Avnet, in a hybrid role with advisory work. Collaborating with HR teams and managers ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advice and guidance to line managers and HR Business Partners on a wide range of employee relations matters, ensuring policies and procedures are followed to mitigate risk and achieve effective outcomes
Advise employees and managers on all HR policy‑related queries
Support HR and wider business projects, collaborating with team members to deliver agreed outcomes
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case management records
Coach and support managers on employee relations activities in line with company policies and local employment legislation
Provide guidance and support to managers during investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and hearings as required
Occasional UK travel may be required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CIPD qualification (or equivalent practical experience)
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with a particular focus on employee relations
Proven experience managing employee relations cases from initial advice through to full case management
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and discretion
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong critical thinker
Experience with case management systems would be a benefit.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-door policy within management
An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
FREE Onsite Parking
Flexible home working
Cycle to work Scheme
Reward schemes

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employee RelationsCase ManagementPolicy ComplianceInvestigationsDisciplinary ProceduresGrievance HandlingHR Policy GuidanceRisk MitigationCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

CoachingIndependent JudgmentDiscretion

Certifications

CIPD Qualification