HR Advisor

Robert Half are working with a leading business in the Energy Sector who is looking for a HR Advisor. The role sits within a dedicated HR team and combines strong HR coordination with meaningful exposure to ER and junior HRBP-style responsibilities.It's an ideal opportunity for someone with a solid HR foundation who is hungry to progress into a HR Business Partner role.

• Location: West London
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
• HR Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a visible and approachable first point of contact for HR queries across the business
• Coordinate and own core HR administration and employee life cycle processes
• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation and reporting
• Provide first-line support on employee relations matters, escalating complex cases as required
• Support investigations, note-taking and preparation of ER documentation
• Own payroll administration (experience required; exposure to automation beneficial)
• Support performance management processes including probation reviews and development conversations
• Prepare people data and reports to support decision-making (clear, well-presented reporting rather than advanced Excel)
• Work closely with the HR Manager and HR Business Partner, operating with a junior HRBP mindset
• Provide ad-hoc support across wider HR initiatives and projects

This is not a purely administrative role - it requires energy, curiosity, and confidence to engage with stakeholders and take ownership

The HR Advisor will be part of a high-touch, highly visible HR team, closely Embedded within the business.

Key Challenges

• Supporting a growing, fast-paced business without excessive bureaucracy
• Managing ER exposure while continuing to build HR capability
• Bringing energy, consistency and structure to HR coordination
• Demonstrating readiness to step into a more commercial, partnering role over time

Candidate Profile

Must-haves

• Proven experience in a HR Coordinator or HR Advisor role
• Strong written communication skills (policies, ER documentation, written outputs)
• Solid understanding of core HR processes and UK employment law
• High energy, ambition and clear desire to progress
• Confident, personable and able to work in a fast environment
• Comfortable juggling priorities

Nice to have

• Experience in a generalist HR role
• Payroll experience
• University degree
• Background in a private-sector, less structured environment
• Exposure to reporting and people metrics

If this sounds like the role for you, apply and one of the team will be in touch.

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