HR Advisor (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: Competitive

Location: Hybrid Working Available

Contract: Fixed-Term (12 Months)

An established and values-driven organisation is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional to provide expert advice and support across a broad range of employee relations and organisational change activities.

Working within a collaborative HR function, you'll partner with managers across the business to deliver practical HR solutions, support organisational change programmes, and ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, redeployment, redundancy consultations, and TUPE processes.
• Coach and develop managers on performance management, absence management, capability, conduct, and conflict resolution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and deliver effective people-focused solutions.
• Maintain accurate HR records and management information, producing reports as required.
• Identify and mitigate potential people-related risks, providing practical recommendations to support decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve wider HR and organisational objectives.

About You

• CIPD qualified, studying towards qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent HR experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Confident advising and influencing managers at all levels.
• Experienced in managing a varied employee relations caseload.
• Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to build credibility and develop positive working relationships.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience coaching and supporting managers on people matters.
• Proficient in maintaining confidential HR records and producing reports.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong people-focused culture.
• Broad and varied HR advisory role with exposure to employee relations and organisational change.
• Supportive and collaborative HR team environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements available.
• Fixed-term opportunity ideal for an experienced HR professional looking for their next challenge.

If you're an experienced HR Advisor looking for a varied role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.