HR and H&S Advisor

HR & Health and Safety Advisor

Coventry | Full-time | Temp to Permanent | Office-Based

The Role

If you’re the kind of person who spots the missing comma, remembers where every file lives, and genuinely enjoys keeping people (and paperwork) on track — this could be your next move.

You’ll wear two hats here: part HR Administrator, part Health & Safety Trainee. On the HR side, you’ll make sure the team of around 37 full-time employees are supported, compliant, and cared for — keeping everything from contracts to communication running smoothly. On the H&S side, you’ll work closely with the Health & Safety Officer to develop practical, on-the-ground knowledge that keeps everyone safe and compliant.

This is a full-time, office-based role — ideal for someone who values consistency, takes pride in doing things properly, and has that old-fashioned work ethic that never goes out of style. The company is growing fast, and they’re ready to invest in someone who’s committed, reliable, and genuinely wants to make a difference.

They currently use an external HR consultant, but the goal is to bring that expertise in-house — and you’ll be right at the centre of making that happen. If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership and grow with the business, this is it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing employee contracts, onboarding, and right-to-work checks

• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with employment law

• Being the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries

• Supporting managers with employee relations, disciplinary processes, and absence management

• Keeping policies, handbooks, and procedures up to date

• Partnering with the external HR consultant while gradually taking on more internal ownership

• Shadowing the Health & Safety Officer on audits, inspections, and risk assessments

• Assisting with writing RAMS, reports, and action plans

• Helping deliver toolbox talks and promoting a positive safety culture

• Supporting the wider business with practical, people-first HR and safety solutions

What You’ll Need

• Experience in HR administration and some exposure to Health & Safety

• Strong organisational and administrative skills — accuracy is everything here

• The confidence to deal with confidential matters professionally and discreetly

• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the business

• A proactive approach and the curiosity to keep learning both HR and H&S

• A dependable, hard-working attitude — someone who shows up, follows through, and takes pride in a job well done

• Ability to work independently while being a supportive part of a close-knit team

• Basic understanding of H&S principles — or the motivation to get up to speed quickly

• A genuine desire to help the business grow safely, compliantly, and sustainably

What You Might Not Like

• It’s a small, fast-moving team — you’ll be hands-on and visible

• The mix of HR and H&S means no two days look the same (and that’s not for everyone)

• You’ll need to balance people care with compliance — sometimes you’ll be the voice of reason in tricky moments

What To Do Next

If you’re organised, dependable, and ready to build a solid career across HR and Health & Safety, send over your CV. You’ll be joining a company that values commitment, integrity, and hard work — and rewards it with trust and opportunity.