HR Advisor

Oakleaf Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. This hybrid role involves managing operational HR, contributing to projects, and supporting the full employee lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have strong HR foundations, expertise in UK employment law, and relevant CIPD qualifications, ready to make an immediate impact in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

3-month contract with potential to transition to permanent

Hybrid working

Fast-paced, supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in HR including ER, policies, and payroll.
• Detail-oriented and organised with data and HR systems.
• Confident communicator who can handle sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage operational HR and contribute to broader projects.

Skills

HR generalist experience

UK employment law knowledge

Attention to detail

Proactive

Strong prioritisation skills

Clear communication

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or equivalent experience)

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

HR Advisor (3-Month Contract, Leeds – Hybrid)

A values-driven People Team is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join on an iniital contract basis with a potential to go permanent. Based in Leeds this role is ideal for someone ready to make an immediate impact and support across the full employee lifecycle

Ideal candidates will have a strong HR foundation and be comfortable managing operational HR while contributing to broader projects.

• Required experience and qualities:

  • Experience in a generalist HR role, including ER, policies, and payroll

  • Good knowledge of UK employment law

  • CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or equivalent experience)

  • High attention to detail, particularly with documentation and data

  • Proactive and organised with strong prioritisation skills

  • Comfortable using HRIS systems and spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets)

  • Confident, clear communicator who can handle sensitive matters professionally

About You:

• Previous HR generalist experience with strong ER knowledge

• Solid grasp of UK employment law

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or equivalent experience)

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident working with data and HR systems

• Clear communicator, comfortable handling sensitive issues

What’s on Offer

• 3-month contract with potential to transition to permanent

• Hybrid working (Leeds-based)

• Fast-paced, supportive team culture with real impact

Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply now.