HR Advisor
Salary/Rate:£37000 per annum
Sector:Human Resources
Location:East Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:VW1355
Post Date:January 16, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Victoria Woodin
Senior Consultant - Part-Qualified and Transactional Finance
About the Role
The Company
A well-established organisation based in Canterbury, operating within a regulated and values-led environment. The business places strong emphasis on good governance, compliance and inclusive people practices.
The Role
An HR Advisor is required to provide day-to-day generalist HR support across the organisation. Working closely with managers and the HR Manager, you’ll offer pragmatic advice, ensure compliance, and support the delivery of effective people processes.
Key Responsibilities
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
A well-established organisation based in Canterbury, operating within a regulated and values-led environment. The business places strong emphasis on good governance, compliance and inclusive people practices.
The Role
An HR Advisor is required to provide day-to-day generalist HR support across the organisation. Working closely with managers and the HR Manager, you’ll offer pragmatic advice, ensure compliance, and support the delivery of effective people processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing first-line HR advice to managers and employees
- Supporting employee relations matters including absence, disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues
- Supporting recruitment processes and ensuring compliance with safer recruitment standards
- Maintaining accurate HR records, trackers and systems
- Assisting with HR policies, procedures and documentation
- Supporting HR reporting, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Confident, pragmatic communicator
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Salary up to £37,000 DOE
- Supportive HR team and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on HR role
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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