HR Advisor We are working with a well-respected public sector organisation in Richmond, South West London, seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their friendly and supportive HR team.
Initially offered as a 3-month contract, there is a strong possibility of extension to 6 months and potentially a longer-term permanent opportunity.
The Role
Working closely with an experienced HR Business Partner, you will provide a comprehensive HR Advisory service to managers and employees across the department.
You will play a key role in supporting operational and strategic HR initiatives, ensuring managers receive high-quality advice while helping to deliver positive employee outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of people matters.
- Managing and supporting employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
- Advising on sickness absence management, attendance improvement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Supporting the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Contributing to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and promoting an inclusive workplace culture.
- Working with managers to support employee engagement and organisational change activities.
- Assisting with workforce planning, recruitment and talent initiatives.
- Building effective working relationships with stakeholders, employees and trade union representatives.
- Working in partnership with the HR Business Partner to deliver an efficient, proactive and customer-focused HR service.
About You
We are looking for a confident and approachable HR Advisor who enjoys building relationships and finding practical solutions to people's challenges.
You will have:
- Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role ideally within complex organisations.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience managing employee relations casework.
- Experience supporting absence management and employee wellbeing matters.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach.
- A genuine interest in developing expertise across HR disciplines, including ER, Policy and EDI.
- CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension.
- Opportunity to secure a longer-term or permanent position.
- Exposure to a broad and varied HR Generalist remit.
- Opportunity to develop specialist interests in Employee Relations, HR Policy, Diversity & Inclusion and wider People projects.
- Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.
- Hybrid working arrangements.