On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for a passionate, people-orientated HR Advisor to join a growing advisory team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys providing high-quality, pragmatic HR advice and supporting managers across a broad range of people matters in a fast-paced environment.

On a day-to-day basis, you will provide support to the business and guidance to managers on employee relations issues, HR documentation, best practice and employment law, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach across the organisation.

£15 - £17 per hour
25 hours per week, ideally Monday to Friday 12.30pm – 5.30pm (flexibility available)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Birthday day off
Health cash plan
Life assurance (4 x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym membership subsidy
Refer a friend scheme
Free will writing service
Ongoing training and development, including employment law updates

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide first-class HR advice and guidance via telephone and email on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, redundancy, restructure and TUPE
Support managers with best practice application of employment law and HR policies
Manage and respond to HR queries in line with agreed service level agreements
Prepare, draft and update HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters and written statements
Support the drafting, review and maintenance of employee handbooks and HR policies
Provide cover and support for colleagues’ clients when required
Contribute to HR projects and ad hoc work as required by the business
Utilise CRM systems and HR knowledge bases to ensure accurate and consistent advice

Skills and experience required:

Proven practical HR experience at Advisor level or above
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
Experience providing business-focused HR advice to managers at all levels
CIPD Level 3 or above, or equivalent HR experience
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to build professional relationships and manage workload effectively
Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a team