HR Advisor

Real Life Options; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Glasgow seeks an HR Advisor to offer expert HR support and advice to managers across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong employee relations experience and be CIPD qualified or working towards it. Key responsibilities include managing HR casework, delivering training, and supporting onboarding processes. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £35k per annum and the flexibility of hybrid working, with at least three days in the office.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday including bank holidays

Accredited training and professional development

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing scheme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Recognition Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting and advising managers with employee relations and casework.
• Experience in social care or other regulated settings is an advantage.
• Driver with access to a vehicle for ad-hoc travel is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support to managers on all HR related matters.
• Handle Employee Relations casework for managers and employees.
• Design and deliver training programmes to support staff development.
• Support onboarding processes for new staff.
• Manage long-term sickness plans and support for employees.

Skills

Honesty

Good Communicator

Strong Values

Flexible

Passionate

Self-Motivated

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Advisor

Shettleston, Glasgow — Up to £35k per annum

Full‑time 39 hours per week – Permanent
40 hours per week, hybrid with minimum of 3 days in the office

Are you passionate about making a real difference through expert HR support? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment where employee relations is at the heart of your role?

Real Life Options is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly and professional HR team on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a values‑driven organisation and support managers across a wide range of HR matters.

Your Role

As an HR Advisor you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and support to managers on all HR related matters. You will work closely with the HR Manager, HR Business Partner and other key stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of HR services to our managers and all employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations casework, including being the first point of contact for managers and employees on all ER matters including performance management, disciplinary and grievance
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers, ensuring fair and consistent handling of cases
• Design, coordinate, and deliver training programmes (in‑person and online) to support staff development and compliance
• Support the onboarding and induction processes to ensure new staff are equipped for success
• Provide guidance and advice to line managers on navigating the complexities of long‑term sickness, and return to work plans
• Monitor and track the progress of employees on long‑term sick leave and adjust support measures as needed to facilitate their successful return to work
• Request and analyse GP and Occupational health reports to support managers with long‑term sick absence management
• Manage and implement system changes on the HRIS
• Monthly reporting

Qualifications and Skills

We’re looking for someone with the skills and experience to hit the ground running. Ideally you’ll be CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards this, but it’ll be your experience in supporting and advising managers with employee relations and casework that is key. Experience in social care, or other regulated settings will be an advantage. This role will support the Scotland region, with some of our services located in remote areas; being a driver with access to a vehicle will be advantageous as some ad‑hoc travel will be required.

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

• Honest
• Good Communicator
• Strong Values
• Flexible
• Passionate
• Self‑Motivated
• Reliable
• Caring
• Inclusive

Why Join Us

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro‑ratio for part‑time staff)
• Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first‑rate job – develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
• An employer contributory pension scheme
• Work in a collaborative, values‑led environment
• Health Cash Plan (for full/part‑time contracted hours)
• £10,000 life cover
• A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face‑to‑face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
• A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
• Recognition Initiatives

Don’t miss out – Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters.

Apply today and start making a real impact!

Values and Behaviours

• Respect
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Excellence

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by e‑mail, so please check all of your e‑mail folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or an individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.