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Are you interested in being a part of our team?

We believe that our team is the single most important factor in our success.

We aim to employ the very best in our specialism and to have a working environment which is positive and challenging, fast-paced, considered, committed, supportive and empowering.

As HR specialists, we know how important it is to achieve a good work-life balance and for employees to feel valued. We practise what we preach – for example by offering flexible working patterns which benefit our team members and our business alike.

See below our latest career opportunities. If you have any questions or you’d like to find out more about working at Reality HR, please contact Sally-Ann King by emailing: sally-ann.king@realityhr.co.uk

HR Coordinator

Basingstoke | Hybrid Working | 30 hours per week

Salary: £24,000 per year plus benefits and profit-related bonus

Location: Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke with hybrid working after probation. Some travel to client sites on occasion across London and the Southeast

Looking for variety, flexibility and a genuinely supportive team?

Are you an experienced HR Coordinator or Administrator who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making a real difference to businesses?

At Reality HR, we’ve been helping organisations navigate people challenges, develop their leaders and create thriving workplaces for over 20 years. As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an HR Coordinator to join our client-facing team.

The role offers exceptional variety. As part of our HR Coordinator team, you’ll provide high-quality HR coordination and administrative support to both our clients and internally to the Reality HR team, ensuring HR processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed service standards. No two days are the same.

When supporting our clients with outsourced HR administration your responsibilities will include:

  • Payroll administration,
  • HR Information Systems management and reporting (experience of PeopleHR, BreatheHR, HiBob, would be advantageous although training will be provided)
  • Creating appropriate documentation to support HR processes including joiners and leavers, background checks, performance and absence management, variation to pay and contracts
  • Conducting exit interviews
  • Notetaking at HR meetings
  • Reviewing and updating employment contracts and policies
  • Managing client email inboxes and answering client queries directly where appropriate
  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience

You’ll also support the Reality HR with some internal administrative tasks.

About you

You’ll be an experienced HR Coordinator who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and working at pace.

You’ll bring:

  • CIPD qualification to Level 3 or above, or equivalent work experience and knowledge
  • Good understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes
  • Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Office and business systems
  • Awareness of UK employment law and HR best practice with a willingness and ability to develop knowledge in this area
  • A strong focus on quality and accuracy, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service
  • Confidence producing work independently while remaining a collaborative team player
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Reality HR is a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, so you’ll need to be adaptable, organised and comfortable managing a varied workload. In return, you’ll be supported by an experienced team who genuinely care about one another and work together to achieve great outcomes for our clients.

Whether you’re looking to build a long-term career as an HR Coordinator or develop towards becoming an HR Advisor or Consultant in the future, we’ll support you to achieve your own professional goals. Progression opportunities are available for those who want them, but they’re never an expectation.

Why join Reality HR?

People are at the heart of everything we do, including our own team. We know our people are the reason for our success.

We are proud of our supportive culture, where colleagues work together, share knowledge openly and genuinely care about each other’s success and wellbeing. Our team works hard to deliver outstanding service to clients, but we are equally committed to maintaining flexibility, work-life balance and creating an environment where people can thrive.

Our culture is reflected in our employee engagement results, including an eNPS score of 70.

We’re a close-knit team of 26 colleagues and part of the wider Shaw Gibbs Group, giving us the benefits of a supportive independent consultancy combined with the opportunities and stability of a larger organisation.

You’ll enjoy:

  • Genuine variety working with organisations across multiple sectors
  • Exposure to a wide range of HR tasks and projects
  • The opportunity to develop advisory and consultancy skills and broaden your commercial experience
  • Support for CIPD development and ongoing learning
  • Career progression opportunities for those who wish to pursue them
  • A collaborative, knowledgeable and highly supportive team
  • Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
  • A culture that values both high performance and work-life balance

Our values

Partnership | Integrity | Care | People | Quality | Commercial Awareness

These values guide everything we do for our clients and our team.

Benefits

  • 22 days holiday, increasing to 25 days after one year
  • Profit-related bonus scheme
  • Company sick pay when you or your dependants are ill
  • Paid CIPD membership and professional development support
  • Health cash plan, wellbeing benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Reward Gateway discounts across hundreds of retailers
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Free parking
  • Modern offices with breakout spaces
  • Regular team events and social events for those that want them

Apply here

HR Advisor

Basingstoke | Hybrid Working | 37.5 hours per week (would consider 30 hours per week)

Salary: from £37,000 per year plus benefits and profit-related bonus

Location: Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke with hybrid working after probation. Some travel to client sites on occasion across London and the Southeast

Looking for variety, flexibility and a genuinely supportive team?

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making a real difference to businesses?

At Reality HR, we’ve been helping organisations navigate people challenges, develop their leaders and create thriving workplaces for over 20 years. As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an HR Advisor to join our client-facing team.

The role offers exceptional variety. As an HR Advisor, you’ll partner with businesses across a range of sectors and be a trusted adviser to their leaders and people managers, delivering practical, commercially focused HR guidance tailored to each organisation. No two days are the same and key responsibilities are.

  • Provide expert advice on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management
  • Draft HR documentation including contracts, policies, letters and guidance
  • Support organisational change projects, restructures and other people initiatives
  • Build strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted HR partner
  • Identify opportunities to add value and support business development activity
  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience

About you

You’ll be an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and working at pace.

You’ll bring:

  • CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
  • Strong HR generalist experience
  • Excellent employee relations knowledge, including complex case management
  • Up-to-date employment law expertise
  • Strong written communication and policy-writing skills
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, pragmatic and risk-based advice
  • A commitment to delivering exceptional client service
  • Confidence working independently while remaining a collaborative team player
  • Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous but is not essential

It’s a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, so you’ll need to be adaptable, organised and comfortable managing a varied workload. In return, you’ll be supported by an experienced team who genuinely care about one another and work together to achieve great outcomes for our clients.

Whether you’re looking to build a long-term career as an HR Advisor or develop towards becoming an HR Consultant in the future, we’ll support you to achieve your own professional goals. Progression opportunities are available for those who want them, but they’re never an expectation.

Why join Reality HR?

People are at the heart of everything we do, including our own team. We know our people are the reason for our success.

We are proud of our supportive culture, where colleagues work collaboratively, share knowledge openly and genuinely care about each other’s success and wellbeing. Our team works hard to deliver outstanding service to clients, but we are equally committed to maintaining flexibility, work-life balance and creating an environment where people can thrive.

Our culture is reflected in our employee engagement results, including an eNPS score of 70.

We’re a close-knit team of 26 colleagues and part of the wider Shaw Gibbs Group, giving us the benefits of a supportive independent consultancy combined with the opportunities and stability of a larger organisation.

You’ll enjoy:

  • Genuine variety working with organisations across multiple sectors
  • Exposure to a wide range of HR projects and complex employee relations matters
  • The opportunity to develop consultancy skills and broaden your commercial experience
  • Support for CIPD development and ongoing learning
  • Career progression opportunities for those who wish to pursue them
  • A collaborative, knowledgeable and highly supportive team
  • Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
  • A culture that values both high performance and work-life balance

Our values

Partnership | Integrity | Care | People | Quality | Commercial Awareness

These values guide everything we do for our clients and our team.

Benefits

  • 22 days holiday, increasing to 25 days after one year
  • Profit-related bonus scheme
  • Company sick pay when you or your dependants are ill
  • Paid CIPD membership and professional development support
  • Health cash plan, wellbeing benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Reward Gateway discounts across hundreds of retailers
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Free parking
  • Modern offices with breakout spaces
  • Regular team events and social events for those that want them

Apply here

What our team says about working for Reality HR

“I was looking for a role which allowed me to continue working in a sector that I loved and balance my home life with two small children. Reality HR really was the perfect fit for me! Being part of an experienced team of HR professionals with exposure to all aspects of HR means you have the opportunity to continually learn and develop. A great thing about working here, is that you really get to see the difference your support makes to the clients.’’

Emily Gent, Consultant

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