HR Advisor

Quantuma; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantuma is seeking a HR Advisor to join the HR Team in Bolton, working three days per week in the office. You will support day-to-day HR operations, handle first-line HR queries and assist with onboarding, employee records and policy implementation.

You will work closely with the HR BP team on employee relations, training coordination, performance reviews and engagement initiatives, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Solid understanding of basic HR principles and employment law.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and keen to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion handling confidential information with integrity.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and HR systems; willingness to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for general HR-related queries from employees and managers.
• With guidance develop ability to provide professional advice on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Support HR BP team with employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Support with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Coordinate training sessions, performance reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring staff absence and the return-to-work process.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection legislation in all HR activities.
• Contribute to developing and improving HR processes and documentation.
• Support onboarding, contract changes, and leavers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Employment law knowledge

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Independent and collaborative work

Discretion with sensitive information

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HR software systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an opportunity for a HR Advisor in the HR Team working 3 days per week in our Bolton office. This role will support the HR team in delivering a wide range of HR services across the organisation. This role focuses on assisting with day-to-day HR operations, providing first-line support on HR queries, integrate new employees/businesses and helping to implement HR policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for general HR-related queries from employees and managers.


• With guidance develop ability to provide professional advice and guidance on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.


• Support HR BP team with employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.


• Support with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.


• Support the coordination of training sessions, performance reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.


• Assist in monitoring staff absence and support the return-to-work process.


• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection legislation in all HR activities.


• Contribute to the development and improvement of HR processes and documentation.


• Where required - support the People team in the administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, and leavers.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Good understanding of basic HR principles and employment law.


• Highly organised with attention to detail.


• Proactive and willing to learn.


• Ability to work independent and collaboratively.


• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.


• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems (or willing to learn).

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification desirable.


• Experience working in an HR administration or coordinator role.


• Interest in progressing within the HR profession.


• Experience with HR systems and understanding of HR policies essential.