Hr Advisor

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor in Basingstoke for a temporary contract. The ideal candidate will manage Employee Relations casework, advise managers, and support performance improvement. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Employee Relations (ER) casework - essential.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise managers.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied ER caseload, providing timely and practical advice to managers.
• Support the Employee Relations Specialist in delivering a high-quality advisory service.
• Use management information and trend analysis to support performance improvement.
• Collaborate across the People team to stay aligned with departmental priorities and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

Skills

Employee Relations casework

Confident communication

Analytical skills

Job description

We're seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team in Basingstoke on a temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations (ER) casework to provide expert advice and support across the business.

You'll report to the Employee Relations Specialist and play a key role in enabling managers to effectively handle a wide range of people matters.

Location: Basingstoke - Sovereign House, RG21 4FA
Contract: 2 months initially (with potential to extend)
Hours: 37 per week
Rate: £20.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied ER caseload, providing timely and practical advice to managers.
• Support the Employee Relations Specialist in delivering a high-quality advisory service.
• Use management information and trend analysis to support performance improvement.
• Collaborate across the People team to stay aligned with departmental priorities and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

About You

• Proven experience in Employee Relations (ER) casework - essential
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise managers.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

If you have extensive ER experience and are looking for your next HR opportunity, we'd love to hear from you