HR Consultant

HR Advisor

Location: Plymouth, PL1

Rate: 21.14 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Assignment: Temporary position (26 October 2026 - 14 February 2027)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a well established organisation on an initial four month temporary assignment.

Working as part of a busy HR team, you will provide a comprehensive HR advisory service across a wide range of employee matters, supporting managers and leaders with expert advice and guidance in line with employment legislation, organisational policies and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers on a broad range of general HR matters.
• Support organisational change projects, including restructures and TUPE transfers.
• Act as the HR Advisor on Employee Relations cases, attending hearings and appeals and providing guidance to Chairs throughout formal processes.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management matters.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with current employment legislation and organisational requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Member of the CIPD, or CIPD Level 5 qualified and actively working towards Chartered Membership.
• Significant experience within a generalist HR Advisory role.
• Strong Employee Relations experience, with confidence supporting formal hearings and appeals.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of 21.14 per hour
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational projects and employee relations activity
• Immediate start available, with a target commencement date of 26th October 2026