HR Advisor

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Advisor for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering proactive HR services, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR and a strong understanding of employee relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Officer or HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrable experience managing a variety of employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Oversee sickness absence management.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Problem-solving

Job description

HR Advisor – 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? This is an incredible opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as an HR Advisor on a 3-month fixed-term contract. With a focus on delivering a proactive and customer-centric HR service, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about employee relations, recruitment, and driving positive change, this could be the perfect short-term opportunity for you.

What You Will Do:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers, ensuring the early resolution of complex and sensitive employee relations issues.

• Support managers in applying HR policies and procedures in line with best practices and UK employment law.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from developing job descriptions to coordinating interviews and managing offers.

• Oversee sickness absence management, collaborating with managers to reduce absence levels and support employees back to work.

• Partner with recruitment agencies and other sourcing methods to attract top talent for both the Gloucester and Manchester sites.

• Assist in the management of disciplinary, grievance, and sickness absence cases, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in a HR Officer or HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

• Demonstrable experience managing a variety of employee relations cases with a balanced and objective approach.

• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and candidate management.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and travel between sites.

This company is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, where employees are empowered to thrive and contribute to organisational success. As an HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company remains a great place to work, while supporting its goals of growth and operational excellence — even in the short term.

Location:
This role is based across two sites, Gloucester and Manchester, offering variety and the chance to work in different settings.

Contract Details:
This is a 3-month fixed-term contract. Immediate start preferred.

Interested?
If you're ready to embrace a rewarding short-term challenge and make a difference as an HR Advisor, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your HR career.

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