HR Advisor

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an HR Advisor to provide expert, commercially-focused people support across a large multi-site operation. You will lead complex employee relations matters and support organisational change, ensuring decisions align with business objectives and values.

The role requires experience in frontline workforce environments, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to advice, hearings, and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Advisor in a large, multi-site organisation.
• Strong track record of independently managing complex employee relations casework.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the People function at formal meetings and complex appeals.
• Build effective relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Coach and develop managers with People colleagues and Health, Payroll, and operations.
• Manage Employee Relations and organisational change cases with careful records.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Organisational change

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: London City

Salary: 40,000 - 42,000 DOE

Working pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office (Tues, Weds, Thurs)

Type: Fixed Term Contract till the end of July with potential to go permanent

Our client, a leading commercial cleaning and facilities services company, is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract basis. With a commitment to fostering a safe, fair, and supportive environment for over 7,000 colleagues, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large, multi-site organisation.

Role Purpose: The HR Advisor will provide expert, commercially-focused people support to operational leaders across the business. As a trusted advisor, this role will lead complex employee relations matters and support organisational change, ensuring that all people decisions align with business objectives and company values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the People function at formal meetings and complex appeals, ensuring outcomes are fair, evidence-based, and legally compliant.


• Build effective relationships with trade unions and employee representatives, facilitating consultation and the constructive resolution of workplace issues.


• Coach and develop managers, working collaboratively with People colleagues, Occupational Health, Payroll, and operational leaders to strengthen capability and deliver effective people outcomes.


• Manage Employee Relations and organisational change cases consistently and sensitively, maintaining accurate records and correspondence in line with data protection requirements.


• Advise on reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, supporting managers in making evidence-based decisions related to attendance, capability, and wellbeing.


• Lead complex long-term sickness absence and medical capability cases from referral through to conclusion, including occupational health referrals and phased returns.


• Conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and producing clear investigation reports with evidence-based recommendations.


• Take ownership of a varied Employee Relations caseload, advising managers on a range of employment matters from initial advice through to hearings and resolutions.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a People Advisor in a large, multi-site organisation with a significant frontline workforce.


• Strong track record of independently managing complex employee relations casework, including high-risk and complex appeals.


• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises.


• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

If you are an enthusiastic HR professional with a passion for people and a desire to drive positive change within an organisation, this could be the perfect role for you.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.