HR Advisor

SF Partners; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month, full-time FTC based in Burton-on-Trent with hybrid working. The role focuses on employee relations, supporting managers across the business, and delivering practical HR guidance on policy and employment law.

Responsibilities include managing ER cases (absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance), coaching managers, supporting formal meetings, and handling health referrals and TUPE/change projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor with focus on employee relations.
• Ability to advise managers on HR policy and employment law.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Manage ER cases including absence, performance, capability, disciplinary and grievance.
• Coach and advise managers on HR policy, employment law and best practice.
• Support formal meetings and complex employee matters.
• Occupational Health referrals and absence management.
• Support change including restructures, redundancy and TUPE.
• Contribute to wider HR projects on engagement, wellbeing and talent.
• Identify trends with the HR team to improve employee experience.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy

Employment law

Coaching

Managing managers

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Advisor

FTC - 12 months / Full Time

Burton-on-Trent - Hybrid working

Up to £42,000 + benefits

I'm looking to speak with experienced HR Advisors for a brilliant opportunity within a large, growing organisation. This is a busy, hands‑on generalist role where you'll work closely with the HR team and support managers across the business. There's a real focus on Employee Relations, so you'll need to be comfortable taking ownership of your own caseload and confidently advising managers through a range of people matters.

What will you be getting involved in?

• Managing ER cases including absence, performance, capability, disciplinary and grievance
• Coaching and advising managers on HR policy, employment law and best practice
• Supporting formal meetings and more complex employee matters
• Occupational Health referrals and absence management
• Supporting change including restructures, redundancy and TUPE
• Getting involved in wider HR projects across engagement, wellbeing and talent
• Working closely with the wider HR team to identify trends and continuously improve the employee experience

I'm looking for someone who already has experience operating at HR Advisor level, particularly around ER, and is confident building relationships with and challenging managers when needed. Ideally you'll be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards, although equivalent hands‑on experience is absolutely worth a conversation.