HR Advisor

Job Description

HR Advisor

Multi-site (Surrey) - Head office Cobham
Salary – up to £40,000 (dependant on experience)

About Birchgrove

At Birchgrove, we believe that home isn’t just a place - it’s a feeling. We create warm, welcoming neighbourhoods for over 65s, and that same sense of care and community runs through our teams.

We’re a growing, purpose-led business where people genuinely matter - and where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Advisor to support our neighbourhoods and Head Office as we continue to grow.

This is a practical, fast-paced role where you’ll:

  • Support managers with employee relations and people challenges
  • Take ownership of ER cases (absence, disciplinaries, performance, grievances)
  • Manage recruitment and improve hiring quality
  • Help streamline HR and payroll processes
  • Build strong relationships across the business
  • Be visible on-site and proactive in spotting issues early

You’ll play a key role in driving consistency, improving processes and supporting a positive, high-performing culture.

About You

You’ll be someone who:

  • Has solid HR Advisor experience with ER knowledge
  • Is confident managing cases independently
  • Takes a practical, common-sense approach
  • Enjoys building relationships and being visible in the business
  • Is proactive, organised and comfortable working at pace
  • Wants to improve things, not just maintain them
  • CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards (or equivalent experience)

 

Why Join Us

  • A growing business with real opportunity to develop your career
  • A trusting, adult culture with autonomy in your role
  • Hybrid working based on business needs
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference to colleagues and residents
  • Competitive salary and benefits (including healthcare cashback and electric car scheme)
  • A Disability Confident and Living Wage Foundation employer
  • A supportive, collaborative team where your ideas are valued

 

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, build relationships and help shape the future of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)

Up to £40,000

What you'll receive in return (Benefits)

  • Free breakfast and lunch when working in the neighbourhoods
  • Life assurance
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  • Cash back on health care scheme
  • Employee assistance and mental health support
  • Long service awards
  • Employee recognition programme
  • Learning & development training plans
  • Onsite free gym usage within the neighbourhoods

CIPD Requirement

Level 5 Required

Email Contact for candidates

kate.jones@birchgrove.life

Closing Date

02/05/2026