HR Advisor

New Appointments Group Ltd; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a temporary contract in Dover, focusing on Employee Relations during a period of growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong ER experience, be CIPD Level 5 qualified, and have the ability to manage cases independently. This role offers hybrid working after training. Join a dynamic team providing vital HR support across the organization, ensuring compliance with UK employment law while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high volumes of ER cases, including complex cases.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR and ER advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Independently manage Employee Relations cases up to tribunal level.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support day-to-day HR operations during business growth.

Skills

Strong Employee Relations background

Knowledge of UK employment law

Confident and pragmatic

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: Dover (hybrid working available after training)
Contract: Temporary assignment for 3 months
Start: ASAP

We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor for a newly created role to support the business during a period of significant growth. This is a hands-on, ER-focused contract role requiring someone confident stepping into a fast-paced environment and adding value immediately.

The Role

This position will provide operational HR support with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations, supporting managers and senior leaders across the business and managing cases through to tribunal where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR and ER advice to managers and senior stakeholders
• Independently manage Employee Relations cases up to and including tribunal level
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies
• Support day-to-day HR operations during a period of business growth

Candidate Profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Employee Relations background with proven experience managing high volumes of ER cases, including complex cases at senior level, up to and including tribunal
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment
• Confident, pragmatic, and able to step into a 3-month contract and operate with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Working Arrangements

• On-site initially
• Hybrid working available once fully trained
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.