HR Advisor

Wade Macdonald; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established HR consultancy in Newbury is seeking a temporary HR Advisor for an initial two weeks, potentially extendable. This role involves providing HR support, managing employee relations, and advising on HR policies. Ideal candidates should have experience in employee relations and a CIPD Level 3 qualification. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

Friendly team environment

Opportunity for extension

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and performance issues.
• Ability to provide advice on HR policies, processes and employment legislation.
• Comfortable in a busy office-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases and prepare/updating HR documentation.
• Support with absence management and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Employee relations

HR support

Case management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

HR Advisor – Temporary
Location: Newbury (Office-based)
Rate: £14 – £18 per hour

About the Client

This is a well-established, owner-managed organisation based in Newbury. With a close-knit team and a practical, hands-on approach, they value open communication and a collaborative working environment. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions.

About the Job

A temporary opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to support on generalist HR matters, with a strong emphasis on employee relations. This role is required for an initial two weeks, with the possibility of being extended to a month depending on workload.

Duties

• Providing day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and employees
• Managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and performance issues
• Advising on HR policies, processes and employment legislation
• Preparing and updating HR documentation
• Supporting with absence management and return-to-work processes
• Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a confident HR professional with hands-on experience in employee relations and case management. You’ll be comfortable working in a busy, office-based environment and able to build strong working relationships quickly. CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience is desirable.

What You Will Receive in Return

Join a friendly and grounded team where your contribution will be valued from day one. This is a great opportunity to step into a busy generalist role and support a business during a critical period, with the potential for the role to be extended.