HR Advisor

Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week in the Office
Contract Length: 6 Months
£23.27 per hour PAYE | £30.91 per hour Umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
DBS Check: Not Required
Local Authority 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.

• 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.

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-focused HR professional who is confident handling employee relations matters and supporting managers in a complex organisation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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