HR Advisor

The Job People; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Job People are hiring an HR Advisor for a 3 to 6 month contract based in Coleshill. Role involves onsite HR support during a site relocation, guiding management and staff through the consultation process and organising recruitment for new roles.

You will conduct one-to-one meetings, manage sensitive conversations, and help communicate transport, relocation and other support packages. Flexibility for night/weekend hours is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Business Partner or similar HR support role.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Experience managing sensitive and potentially challenging workplace conversations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one meetings with employees regarding the site relocation.
• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees during consultations.
• Manage sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Support employees concerned or dissatisfied with relocation arrangements.
• Explain support packages including transport, travel reimbursement and relocation assistance.
• Escalate concerns and work with management on solutions.
• Assist with employee relations and provide practical HR advice per policies.
• Liaise with external HR support providers as needed (Croner).
• Support recruitment for permanent vacancies and onboarding.
• Maintain records of meetings and HR activities.
• Build relationships with managers and employees across both sites.

Skills

HR Advisor

Employee relations

Sensitive conversations

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Flexible hours

Job description

HR Advisor

3 to 6 month contract

Pro Rata 35k to 40k - 38 hours to 40 hours per week (flexible)

Based in Coleshill

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and resilient HR professional to provide onsite support during a period of organisational change. This role will play a key part in supporting employees through a site relocation project, ensuring clear communication, employee engagement, and effective management of employee concerns.

The successful candidate will work closely with management teams to conduct individual consultation meetings, support recruitment activities for new roles, and help maintain positive employee relations throughout the transition.

The role will involve meeting night staff and weekend staff when required - when that does occur flexibility will be shown on hours worked.

Key Responsibilities for the HR Advisor

• Conduct one-to-one meetings with employees regarding the site relocation.
• Provide professional HR support and guidance to managers and employees throughout the consultation process.
• Manage sensitive conversations with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.
• Support employees who may be concerned or dissatisfied with the relocation arrangements.
• Ensure employees understand the support packages available, including transport assistance, travel reimbursement, and relocation support.
• Escalate employee concerns where appropriate and work with management to identify solutions.
• Assist with employee relations matters and provide practical HR advice in line with company policies and procedures.
• Seek advise from external HR support providers (Croner) where required.
• Support recruitment activities for multiple permanent vacancies, including candidate management and onboarding support.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings and HR activities.
• Build strong working relationships with managers and employees across both sites.

Skills & Experience for the HR Advisor role

Essential

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Business Partner or similar HR support role.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Experience managing sensitive and potentially challenging workplace conversations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally charged situations.
• Confident conducting one-to-one meetings and providing HR guidance.
• Full UK driving licence and transport essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate meetings with night shift employees.
• Previous experience in Human Resources and Personnel required

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting organisational change, consultations, TUPE, restructures, relocation's, or employee engagement projects.
• Recruitment experience.
• CIPD qualification (not essential but desirable). Relevant practical HR experience is more important.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic and approachable.
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent.
• Strong listener with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Confident handling difficult conversations.
• Organised and proactive.
• Able to work independently and make sound judgements.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in a significant business project.
• Supportive management team and access to external HR expertise.
• Initial 3-month assignment with the possibility of extension.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees and helping organisations successfully manage periods of change.

Location: Coleshill

Duration: Initial 3 to 6 month contract

Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week (flexibility required to support night shift and weekend employees)

Previous experience in Human Resources and Personnel required

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.