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title: What is an employment advisor and what do they do?
description: Do you know what an employment advisor does and how they can help your business? Let us explain their role and responsibilities. 
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## What is an employment advisor and what do they do?

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This article is all about the **employment advisor** – what they do, what advantages they bring, and how your company can benefit from their services. These consultants can deliver huge improvements for organisations and help resolve many everyday problems. 

 

 

## **What is an employment advisor?**

 

An employment advisor is a professional who **advises companies on the rules surrounding employment**. To do this, they will have a deep understanding of the subject to tackle relevant issues as they arise. 

 

Given the **complex and ever-changing** nature of the legislation in this area, having a specialist on the subject within the company can prove extremely useful. 

 

 

## **What qualifications and training do you need to be an employment advisor?**

 

You don’t need a university degree as such to become an employment advisor. However, many are **social sciences graduates or have a degree in law or economics**. It is also common for them to complete a master’s degree or postgraduate studies to specialise in employment law. 

 

In general, when you’re looking to hire an employment advisor, make sure they possess the following **expertise**: 

 

- Employment law.
- Economics and accountancy.
- Risk prevention in the workplace.
- Types of existing contracts.
- Penalties and infringements.

 

 

## **An employment advisor’s main responsibilities**

 

As we have said, their main purpose is to **provide advice and guidance to companies** on everything related to recruitment and the working conditions of their employees. 

 

This will include tasks such as:

 

- Explaining employment obligations according to the law.
- Writing contracts.
- Advising the business owner on the types of contracts that exist.
- Writing and communicating letters of dismissal.
- Managing contract renewals.
- Registering new hires with HMRC and issuing P45s.
- Assisting with pensions auto-enrolment.
- Managing tax and National Insurance payments.
- Running the payroll every month.
- Calculating severance packages and pensions.
- Optimising the company’s costs relating to employment.
- Aiding the company in the case of a work inspection.
- Sending out company certificates.
- Representing the company during changes in management.
- Reporting accidents that have happened in the workplace.
- Acting as consultant or mediator during collective bargaining processes.

 

 

## **The importance and advantages of hiring an employment advisor**

 

Although companies are not obliged to hire an employment advisor, they can make a positive contribution to the running of the company. And, having someone on board with knowledge and experience of employment law can make **decision-making more effective and efficient**. 

 

Moreover, as advisors are up-to-date with developments and changes in employment law, they can often help companies **avoid penalties and fines**. 

 

So, the overall **advantages of hiring an employment advisor** include:

 

- **Strict [compliance](https://blog.kenjo.io/gdpr-compliance)with employment legislation** is guaranteed.
- The advisor recommends the **most appropriate employment contract** for each case.
- The company receives **immediate legal advice** when the need arises and support during work inspections.
- Advisors also know the **different benefits and incentives** the company can opt for when recruiting.

 

 

## **How much do employment advisors charge?**

 

An external employment advisor’s fee can vary according to several factors: 

 

- The type of services provided.
- Amount and complexity of the services.
- The professional’s training and experience.
- The consultancy’s size and reputation.
- Location.

 

They may also charge for their services with a monthly fee, for each service or per hour, so it is difficult to come up with a figure. 

 

In contrast, if the professional is employed by a company, the **average salary for an advisor** in the UK is £25,526 per year, according to Glassdoor. However, bear in mind this will also vary depending on their professional experience.

 

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