HR Advisor

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor on a full-time, fixed-term 6-month contract.

The position is based on a hybrid basis, with some work from the Cardiff office required and offers a salary up to £45,636 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a generalist HR advisory capacity, with strong knowledge of current HR best practice and employment law.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Project-managing and supporting People processes including recruitment, absence management, performance management, grievances, disciplinaries and employee relations casework
• Providing proactive HR guidance to managers and employees, identifying practical and consistent solutions aligned to policy, employment law and business requirements
• Working closely with HR Business Partners to understand implications, outline risks and escalate complex or sensitive people matters where appropriate
• Using a coaching approach to support line managers in taking accountability for People outcomes within their functions
• Contributing to HR projects, policy development, process improvement and continuous improvement activity across the organisation

Experience required:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role, providing advice and support on a range of people-related matters
• Case management experience, with the ability to manage sensitive issues professionally and appropriately
• Experience of working in partnership with managers, employees, trade unions and external partners
• Experience contributing to HR strategies, policies, processes and service improvement activity

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied HR workload within strict and conflicting timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to challenge, influence, coach and build effective working relationships across the organisation
• Sound judgement, creativity and flexibility when analysing information and resolving people-related issues
• Strong digital skills, with the ability to use systems and data to support HR service delivery and reporting

Rewards and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, in addition to 16 statutory/additional holidays
• Generous pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme

Working hours:

• Full-time, 36.5 hours per week

Please note that recent generalist HR advisory experience is required to apply for this role.

Welsh language skills are not essential, but a willingness to learn is valued.