HR Advisor

Build Recruitment Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a proactive HR Advisor for a part-time role in Portishead. The position emphasizes employee relations, supporting managers, and enhancing colleague experience. Candidates should have substantial HR experience and hold a CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification. Flexibility in office presence is offered, with a requirement to work Mondays.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing employee relations casework and recruitment.
• Proficiency in problem-solving complex people issues is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support and advice to managers and colleagues.
• Manage various employee relations casework.
• Contribute to HR projects that improve colleague experience.

Skills

HR role experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Advisor (part time)
Salary: £24,760 per annum (£35,236 FTE)
Hours: 3–4 days per week (must include Mondays) / 26 hours per week
Location: Portishead, BS20 7AW

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our team. This is a generalist role with a strong focus on employee relations casework and supporting managers to deliver great outcomes for colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing comprehensive HR support and advice to managers and colleagues.


• Managing a wide variety of employee relations casework in line with employment law, policies, and best practice.


• Supporting the colleague lifecycle, including recruitment, induction, family leave, and flexible working requests.


• Contributing to HR projects and initiatives that improve colleague experience and engagement.


• Supporting HR reporting and data analysis to inform decisions.


• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring HR systems are up to date.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a HR role, including managing ER casework and recruitment.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex people issues.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Essential skills

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.


• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.


• Strong influencing, negotiation, coaching, and mediation skills.

What you need to know

• This is a part-time position (3–4 days per week), and you must be available to work on Mondays.


• Working days beyond Monday can be agreed with the successful candidate.


• Office presence is flexible and based on the needs of the business, colleagues, and yourself – this could mean 1 day a week or more, depending on requirements.


• Please note: salary and working hours are fixed and non-negotiable.


• Please apply or call Leah Seber at Build Recruitment for more information