HR Advisor

Build Recruitment Limited; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a part-time role in Portishead. The position involves managing employee relations casework and supporting managers with HR initiatives. Candidates should have a background in HR, strong communication skills, and relevant CIPD qualifications. This role offers flexibility in working days and a commitment to the professional development of colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR role managing employee relations casework.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and advice to managers and colleagues.
• Manage employee relations casework according to laws and policies.
• Support HR projects and initiatives for colleague engagement.

Skills

Employee relations casework

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Advisor (part time)   Salary: £24,760 per annum (£35,236 FTE)  Hours: 3–4 days per week (must include Mondays) / 26 hours per week
Location: Portishead, BS20 7AW

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our team. This is a generalist role with a strong focus on employee relations casework and supporting managers to deliver great outcomes for colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing comprehensive HR support and advice to managers and colleagues.
• Managing a wide variety of employee relations casework in line with employment law, policies, and best practice.
• Supporting the colleague lifecycle, including recruitment, induction, family leave, and flexible working requests.
• Contributing to HR projects and initiatives that improve colleague experience and engagement.
• Supporting HR reporting and data analysis to inform decisions.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring HR systems are up to date.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a HR role, including managing ER casework and recruitment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex people issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Essential skills

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, coaching, and mediation skills.

What you need to know

• This is a part-time position (3–4 days per week), and you must be available to work on Mondays.
• Working days beyond Monday can be agreed with the successful candidate.
• Office presence is flexible and based on the needs of the business, colleagues, and yourself – this could mean 1 day a week or more, depending on requirements.
• Please note: salary and working hours are fixed and non-negotiable.
• Please apply or call Leah Seber at Build Recruitment for more information.