HR Adviser

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight is seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow.

This office-based role provides expert employee relations support across a wide range of cases, ensuring managers receive timely, pragmatic advice while staying compliant with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR Adviser or Employee Relations-focused role.
• Experience handling high volume casework with timely, pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of employee relations cases from initial consultation to resolution.
• Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, conduct and capability matters.
• Lead and/or support formal HR meetings and investigations.
• Ensure casework complies with employment law and company policies.
• Prepare and review HR documentation such as investigation reports and outcome letters.
• Maintain accurate HR records and case management data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement practical HR solutions.
• Support HR projects during the contract period.

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary

Grievance handling

Absence management

Performance issues

Conduct and capability

Investigations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Influencing

Proactive problem-solving

Education

CIPD qualification or studying

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Adviser to join our HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fast-paced, office-based role in the heart of Glasgow, providing expert HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a high volume of casework, ensuring managers receive timely, pragmatic and commercially focused advice while maintaining compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a busy environment and has strong employee relations experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a high volume of employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution.
• Providing advice and guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, conduct and capability matters.
• Supporting and, where required, leading formal HR meetings and investigations.
• Ensuring all casework is managed in line with employment law, company policies and best practice.
• Preparing and reviewing HR documentation, including investigation reports, outcome letters and management guidance.
• Supporting managers with complex employee issues and escalating risks where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and case management data.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to identify and implement practical HR solutions.
• Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required during the contract period.

About You

• Proven experience in an HR Adviser or Employee Relations-focused role.
• Strong experience managing a high volume of complex casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.
• Confidence in coaching and influencing managers at all levels.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• CIPD qualification or working towards qualification is desirable