The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and forward-thinking HR team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys providing expert employee relations support, partnering with managers, and delivering practical HR solutions within a fast-paced environment.
Working as part of the HR Business Partnering function, you will provide advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters while supporting the delivery of people-focused initiatives and organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, absence management and other HR casework.
- Support managers to resolve employee issues effectively and in line with employment legislation, policies and best practice.
- Manage and maintain accurate employee relations case records and reports.
- Monitor workforce data, identify trends, and contribute recommendations to improve people management outcomes.
- Support occupational health referrals and reasonable adjustment processes.
- Assist with organisational change projects, restructures and service redesign activities.
- Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
- Support responses to FOI requests, Subject Access Requests and complaints within required timescales.
- Build strong relationships with managers, colleagues and key stakeholders across the organisation.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, solutions-focused HR professional who is confident handling employee relations matters and supporting managers in a complex organisation.
Essential Skills & Experience
- CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
- Experience managing employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and capability matters.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
- Ability to analyse workforce data and identify practical solutions.
- Experience providing professional HR advice to managers.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent IT and HR systems experience.
Desirable
- Experience working within Local Government or the wider Public Sector.
- Experience using HR systems such as Oracle.
- Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or transformation projects.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Flexible hybrid working with only 2 office days per week.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a respected public sector organisation.
- Immediate start available.
- Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.
Recruitment Information
Contract: 6 Months
Working Pattern: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Interview Dates: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
DBS: Not Required
If you are a motivated HR professional with strong employee relations experience and a passion for delivering excellent HR support, we would love to hear from you.