HR Advisor

Investigo; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional HR services firm in Peterborough is seeking an HR Advisor for a 6-month contract. This role involves providing high-quality HR support, managing employee relations issues, and partnering with managers to enhance workplace applications. The ideal candidate must be CIPD-qualified with significant experience in HR for large populations. This position offers a rate of £200 per day in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified or equivalent degree.
• Significant HR generalist experience supporting large employee populations (500+).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and case law.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage complex employee relations cases including grievances and investigations.
• Support company-wide initiatives like performance management and organisational change.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Project management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Coaching and supporting managers

Education

CIPD-qualified or equivalent degree

Tools

HRIS (Workday desirable)

Job description

HR Advisor - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Peterborough - Hybrid
£200 per day

This role provides high-quality HR support and guidance across the business. You'll manage a range of complex employee relations issues, support organisational initiatives, and act as a trusted partner to line managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide commercially focused, practical HR advice to managers and employees
• Manage complex ER cases including performance, absence, grievances, and investigations
• Coach and support managers to help reduce formal ER cases and mitigate risk
• Support company-wide initiatives such as performance management, benefits, and organisational change
• Guide and support TUPE transfers, ensuring legal compliance
• Help promote talent and capability building across the business unit
• Review and suggest improvements to policies and procedures
• Partner with the ER Manager to ensure alignment and best practice
• Some UK travel may be required

Required Experience & Skills:

• CIPD-qualified or equivalent degree
• Significant HR generalist experience supporting large employee populations (500+)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and case law
• Demonstrated experience in absence management, performance, TUPE, grievances, and investigations
• Ability to manage projects and deliver HR initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Experience with HRIS (Workday desirable)