HR Advisor

Brook Street; Rhiwderin; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness absence).
• Knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communicational, coaching and influencing skills for managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR interface for business areas, translating needs into practical HR solutions.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases with timely, legally compliant outcomes.
• Conduct and support HR investigations guiding managers through fair processes.
• Provide expert advice on HR policies and employment legislation to managers.
• Support recruitment activities to ensure a robust candidate experience.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation

Employment legislation

Communication coaching

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

CIPD Associate level

Job description

Exciting opportunity for HR Advisor to join a HR team of professionals

2 year fixed term contract, Newport area, hybrid working on site parking plus a superb benefits package.

Are you the kind of HR professional who enjoys getting to the heart of employee relations issues, supporting managers with calm confidence, and helping people feel heard? Our Client is hiring for an experienced HR Advisor to deliver a proactive, professional HR Advisory service with a strong focus on employee relations case management and partnership across the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as the main HR interface for business areas, translating day-to-day needs into practical HR solutions
• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and sickness absence-ensuring timely, legally compliant outcomes
• Conduct and support HR investigations, guiding managers through fair and consistent processes
• Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation, partnering with managers to apply them effectively
• Support recruitment activities (internal and external), helping ensure a robust, inclusive, candidate-friendly experience
• Help embed performance management processes so objectives are meaningful and aligned with business goals
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records and case documentation
• Contribute to HR initiatives, succession planning activity, and support the delivery of the wider HR strategy

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience in employee relations casework, including investigations and resolution
• Solid understanding of current employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills-able to support managers effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability to navigate complex situations
• Experience in an operational HR environment is desirable

Additional information:

• CIPD qualification at Level 5, or working towards it (desirable)
• Member of the CIPD Associate level

If you're ready to make a real difference through expert HR advisory and people-first case management, we'd love to hear from you.