HR Advisor

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £33,673 - £37,563 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full-Time

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established organisation during a significant period of organisational change and transformation. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in complex employee relations, organisational change, consultation processes, and workforce planning.

Working as part of a supportive People team, you will partner with managers across multiple sites, providing expert HR guidance and managing a varied employee relations caseload. This role offers a high level of autonomy alongside the opportunity to contribute to strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and pragmatic HR advice to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Independently manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, and absence management issues.
• Coach and support managers in handling sensitive and challenging people matters.
• Support organisational change projects, consultation processes, restructures, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build effective relationships with managers and employees to deliver a proactive and solutions-focused HR service.
• Advise on employment law matters and ensure HR best practice is applied consistently.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Support wider People and HR projects aimed at improving employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with current employment legislation and internal procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to independently manage a varied caseload.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience advising and influencing managers on complex people matters.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working within changing and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to HR.
• CIPD qualification or ongoing professional development would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount platform
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free parking
• Ongoing professional development and career development opportunities

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Advisor, People Advisor, or Senior HR Officer seeking a varied role with significant employee relations exposure and involvement in organisational change projects. Candidates from any sector are encouraged to apply, with education sector experience not essential.

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Salary: Up to £37,563 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Hybrid Working Available