HR Advisor

NFP People; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing days

Retailer discounts and rewards

Company pension

Sick pay

Life assurance

Onsite sports facilities

Supportive high-performing team

Job summary

NFP People in Cheltenham is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to join a small, supportive HR team. The role focuses on employee relations, attendance and performance management, reporting to the Head of HR. Hybrid working in Cheltenham, 30 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will work closely with managers and staff, ensuring fair application of policies, compliance with UK employment law and effective HR support across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 HR qualification, or working towards CIPD qualification.
• Member of CIPD.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.
• Experience as an HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience providing generalist HR advice and employee relations support.
• Experience with disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance processes.
• Experience using HR information systems and MS 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and employee relations support.
• Manage attendance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee performance and development processes.
• Assist Recruitment and lifecycle management.
• Ensure policies align with best practice and legislation.
• Maintain HR data and payroll-related processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR.

Skills

Employee relations

Attendance management

Performance management

Recruitment support

Policy implementation

Education

Level 4 HR qualification or CIPD in progress

CIPD member

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

HR Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys providing practical advice, building trusted relationships and helping managers navigate complex people matters?

We are looking for a proactive and people-centred HR Advisor to join a small and supportive HR team in Cheltenham reporting into the Head of HR.

Position: HR Advisor

Location: Cheltenham/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Salary: £33,501 per annum pro rata (£26,801 actual)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits include: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with service, wellbeing days, retailer discounts and rewards, company pension and sick pay, life assurance, onsite sports facilities and a supportive, passionate and high-performing team environment.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

About the Role

It is an exciting time to join the organisation in this role, as it celebrates 170 incredible years of continuous service to the communities of Gloucestershire; supporting those most in need and working alongside generations of families and individuals over an astonishing 17 decades of meaningful and transformative work.

This is a varied generalist role with a particular focus on employee relations, attendance and performance management. You will work closely with managers and employees across the organisation, providing professional and customer-focused HR advice while helping to ensure our policies and processes are applied fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and good practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• HR Advice & Employee Relations
• Attendance, Health & Wellbeing
• Performance & Development
• Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle
• Policies & Best Practice
• HR Systems, Data & Payroll
• Continuous Improvement

About You

You will be a confident HR professional who can balance sound judgement with a supportive and solutions-focused approach.

You will have:

• A minimum Level 4 HR qualification, or be working towards a relevant CIPD qualification.
• Member of the HR body called CIPD.
• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience working as an HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Practical experience of providing generalist HR advice and supporting employee relations cases.
• Experience of disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance processes.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR good practice.
• Experience of using HR information systems and Microsoft 365.

About the Organisation

Founded in 1855, this registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works including early-years provision, sports facilities, community engagement and other charitable activities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. The charity is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. You must have the right to live and work in the UK. The team is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

You may have experience in other roles such as HR, Human Resources, People, Personnel, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, People Officer, Personnel Officer, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, Personnel Advisor.