HR Advisor 

Role Description

Temporary role – week on week for around 12 months
Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week normally worked between the hours of 8am – 6pm.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Advisor with a strong focus on HR compliance and foundational employee relations. This role ensures the business remains compliant with employment law and internal policies while supporting managers and employees with consistent, fair, and effective HR advice and guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Policy Governance

• Ensure all HR practices, policies, and procedures comply with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of HR policies, updating documents as needed in line with legal developments.
• Support with GDPR and data protection compliance as it relates to employee data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with legal requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence.

Employee Relations

• Provide first-line support and advice to managers and employees on a range of employee relations matters, including absence, conduct, performance, and grievance issues.
• Assist in managing ER casework, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution in line with policy and legislation.
• Support formal processes such as investigations, disciplinary hearings, and capability reviews by preparing paperwork, attending meetings, and advising on process.
• Monitor trends in ER cases and contribute to preventative initiatives.

General HR Advisory Support

• Act as a key point of contact for employee queries, offering clear and consistent advice.
• Support HR initiatives such as onboarding, induction, and probation processes with a compliance lens.
• Contribute to training and briefing sessions for managers on key HR policies and ER procedures.
• Partner with line managers to promote fair and inclusive workplace practices.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• CIPD Level 3 or working towards.
• Experience in an HR advisory or officer role, preferably in a regulated or compliance-heavy environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience supporting low-to-mid-level employee relations issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation and process accuracy.
• Ability to build credible working relationships with managers and employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!