HR Advisor

Adecco; Hessle; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35,000

37.5-hour week

Mon-Fri

Collaborative HR environment

Organisational change exposure

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term assignment in Hull. You will provide practical HR guidance to managers, manage employee relations cases, and support change initiatives while upholding HR best practice.

The role focuses on delivering a proactive, commercially aware HR service across the business, with a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday. A CIPD qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience and case management.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting organisational change or restructuring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, professional approach with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Manage diverse employee relations cases incl. absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability matters.
• Assist with investigations, hearings and formal HR processes.
• Advise on employment law, policies and HR best practice.
• Support change projects and internal restructuring activities.
• Collaborate with HR team to deliver an efficient HR service.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Organisational change

Communication

Problem solving

CIPD (advantage)

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Job description

HR Advisor

Salary: Upto £35000 per Annam

Location: Hull

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (Short-Term Assignment)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Company

Our client is an innovative technology business providing specialist services to organisations across the UK. Renowned for delivering industry-leading solutions and exceptional customer experiences, they are currently undergoing a period of internal change and transformation.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in employee relations. You will work closely with managers across the business, providing practical HR advice and guidance while supporting change initiatives and ensuring HR best practice is maintained.

The successful candidate will be confident managing a varied caseload and building strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the business
• Managing a range of employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability matters
• Supporting managers through investigations, hearings and formal HR processes
• Advising on employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice
• Assisting with organisational change projects and internal restructuring activities
• Supporting consultation processes and ensuring compliance with employment law requirements
• Coaching and guiding managers on people-related matters
• Supporting recruitment activities where required, including interviewing and candidate selection
• Monitoring employee wellbeing, engagement and retention initiatives
• Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
• Producing HR reports, metrics and management information
• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver an efficient and proactive HR service

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR position
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage cases independently
• A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring or business transformation projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive and professional approach with strong problem-solving abilities
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or Level 5) would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £35,000 per Annam
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 37.5-hour working week
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking and innovative technology business
• Exposure to a varied and interesting HR workload
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact during a significant period of organisational change

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.