HR Advisor

Ashley Kate HR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known charity in Westminster is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a temporary assignment, initially lasting 3 months but potentially longer. The role involves managing employee relations cases, providing HR advice, and supporting HR processes in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have UK HR experience and up-to-date knowledge of employment law. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working within a supportive team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have worked in a UK HR function with strong employee relations experience.
• Strong HR generalist experience in fast-paced or complex environments.
• Solid background in employee relations managing cases from start to finish.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied employee relations caseload including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Provide clear HR advice to managers in line with policy and best practice.
• Support HR processes such as onboarding, contract changes, and administration.
• Ensure accurate documentation and case notes.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization.

Skills

UK employee relations experience

HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of UK employment law

Job description

HR Advisor

Salary: Equivalent to £35,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Westminster, London (1-2 days per week in the office)

Start: ASAP

Contract: Temporary

About the Role

We are delighted to be supporting a well‑known, highly respected charity in Westminster as they look to bring on board an experienced HR Advisor for a temporary assignment. Initially 3 months but could be longer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR generalist who can hit the ground running and provide high‑quality support across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations casework.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied ER caseload including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness, performance and capability.
• Providing clear, pragmatic HR advice to managers in line with policy and best practice.
• Supporting with HR processes such as probation reviews, contract changes, onboarding, and general HR administration.
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation and case notes.
• Building strong working relationships across the organisation, supporting managers to make fair, consistent people decisions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• You must have worked in a UK HR function and have strong UK employee relations experience
• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast‑paced or complex environment
• Solid background in employee relations with confidence managing cases from start to finish.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and quickly build trust.

What's on Offer?

The chance to work with a well‑established charity making a real difference.

Hybrid working with 1-2 days a week in the Westminster office.

A supportive team environment and the ability to add real value during a busy period.

If you're an experienced HR Advisor available at short notice and looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please note you must be able to start wc 2nd February 2026.

Apply now or contact Jacqui for more information 0203 8001500

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