HR Advisor

Staffline; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact from day one

Job summary

Staffline in Paisley is seeking an experienced People Advisor for a hybrid role on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with managers to provide practical HR support across employee relations and people matters.

You will coach managers, manage absence cases, advise on legislation and policies, and contribute to HR projects. A CIPD qualification or progress is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor/People Advisor or similar generalist HR role
• Experience managing absence cases (short & long-term)
• Sound understanding of UK employment legislation & HR best practice
• Experience handling employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance)
• Confident coaching, influencing and challenging managers as needed
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Strong administrative and IT skills (MS Word & Excel)
• CIPD qualification or working towards accreditation would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees across the business.
• Coach and influence managers on people matters to develop leadership capabilities.
• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Support managers with absence cases, welfare discussions and return-to-work scenarios.
• Advise on employment legislation, company policies and HR best practices.
• Support performance management processes and development planning.
• Manage family leave cases such as maternity and paternity leave.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities and payroll notifications.
• Contribute to HR projects aligned to the People strategy.
• Maintain accurate HR records and identify risks in employee relations.

Skills

HR advisor role

Absence management

UK employment law

Employee relations

Coaching & influencing

Communication

Organization & time management

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

CIPD qualification or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

People Advisor

Paisley - hybrid working

6 month FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People Advisor to join a market leading organisation during a period of significant investment and expansion. This is a hands-on, generalist HR role where you will partner closely with managers and employees to provide practical, proactive People support across a broad range of employee relations and people matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees across the business.
• Coach and influence managers on people matters, helping to develop effective people management and leadership capabilities.
• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and probation matters.
• Support managers in handling absence cases, welfare meetings and return-to-work discussions, ensuring cases are managed consistently and effectively.
• Advise on employment legislation, company policies and best practice HR approaches.
• Support performance management processes, including improvement and development planning.
• Manage family leave cases, including maternity, paternity and other related matters.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including associated administration and payroll notifications.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives aligned to the wider People strategy.
• Maintain accurate HR records and identify potential risks in employee relations matters.

About You

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor, People Advisor or similar generalist HR position.
• Strong practical experience managing absence cases, including both short and long-term absence.
• A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and current HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• The confidence to coach, influence and challenge managers appropriately.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• CIPD qualification, or currently working towards CIPD accreditation, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and investment.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A varied role where you can make a meaningful impact from day one.