HR Advisor

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established UK-based organisation is seeking a Part-Time HR Advisor to join their team in Bristol. The role involves providing expert HR advice, supporting employee relations, conducting HR administration, and participating in recruitment processes. Candidates should be CIPD Level 5 qualified, with proven HR experience and strong communication skills. The package includes a pro-rata salary of £34,000 – £35,000, bonus eligibility, and various employee benefits, including 23 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Private medical scheme and life assurance

Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor role.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely advice on HR policies.
• Support employee relations cases including sickness and grievance matters.
• Assist with the review and update of HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to routine HR enquiries from employees and managers.
• Support recruitment campaigns and oversee onboarding.

Skills

Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience managing complex employee relations cases

Experience using HR information systems

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

Job description

We are working with a well‑established, UK‑based organisation to recruit a Part‑Time HR Advisor to join their HR team. This is a people‑focused business with a strong values‑led culture, where collaboration, fairness and employee wellbeing sit at the heart of how the organisation operates.

The Role

Employee Relations

• Providing accurate and timely advice to managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Supporting and managing employee relations cases including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters
• Attending and supporting formal meetings, hearings and investigations
• Maintaining up‑to‑date case notes and ensuring all documentation is compliant
• Complying with Health & Safety policies, including general housekeeping responsibilities

HR Administration

• Producing HR documentation including letters, contracts and contract amendments
• Ensuring HR processes comply with legal, regulatory and audit requirements

Learning & Development

• Identifying training needs through performance discussions and employee relations cases
• Supporting the coordination of training and development programmes

Policy & Process Improvement

• Assisting with the review and update of HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
• Contributing to projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR service delivery

Performance & Development

• Supporting the performance management process, including objectives, probation reviews and development plans

General HR Support

• Responding to routine HR enquiries from employees and managers
• Supporting wellbeing, engagement and wider HR initiatives
• Providing cover for the HR Manager during periods of absence

Recruitment Support

• Supporting recruitment campaigns, including reviewing job descriptions and advertising roles
• Participating in interviews alongside line managers and supporting selection decisions
• Overseeing onboarding and induction to ensure a positive new starter experience

The Person

• CIPD Level 5 qualified
• Proven experience in an HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience using HR information systems
• High level of discretion with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately

The Package

• Salary: £34,000 – £35,000 pro rata, plus bonus
• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service
• Private medical scheme and life assurance (after qualifying period)
• Pension scheme (employer and employee contributions)
• Free parking
• Part‑time hours: 22.5 per week, worked either: 3 full days, or 5 days at 4.5 hours per day