Group HR Advisor (6 months Fixed Term Contract)

Maxwell Consultancy Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

33 days holiday

Development opportunities

Job summary

Maxwell Consultancy Ltd. in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Group HR Advisor to provide operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

You will deliver first-line HR advice, support recruitment activities, manage HR administration, and ensure compliance with policies and employment legislation. Key responsibilities include recruitment coordination, ER guidance, lifecycle administration, and reporting on absence and turnover.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities from advertising to onboarding.
• Provide first-line HR guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and HR system updates.
• Maintain HR records and produce reports on key metrics such as absence and turnover.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help promote a positive workplace culture.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Build effective relationships with managers, employees, and union representatives across the business.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

HRIS experience

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

UK employment law

Polish language (advantage)

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification / Level 5 study

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Group HR Advisor (6-Month FTC) Glasgow

We are seeking an experienced Group HR Advisor to provide operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle. Working closely with managers and employees, you will deliver first-line HR advice, support recruitment activities, manage HR administration, and ensure compliance with policies and employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities including advertising, screening, interview coordination, agency liaison, and onboarding.
• Provide HR guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and HR system updates.
• Maintain HR records and produce reports on key metrics such as absence and turnover.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help promote a positive workplace culture.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Build effective relationships with managers, employees, and union representatives across the business.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist role.
• CIPD qualified, studying towards CIPD Level 5, or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent English required; Polish language skills would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Life insurance and death-in-service benefit
• Employee retail discounts
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen facilities
• 33 days holiday including Christmas shutdown
• Supportive environment with opportunities for development

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Day shift (8.5 hours Monday-Thursday, 6 hours Friday)

Salary up to 42,000

Please note:

Due to the nature of the business operating within the aerospace sector, applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to undergo security screening, including BPSS checks where required.