HR Advisor

Hays Human Resources; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their busy team in Winchester. The role involves providing high-quality support and guidance on employer relations, managing a variety of HR cases, and collaborating with senior colleagues. This is a fixed-term contract of 6 months with competitive working conditions and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Fixed-term contract

Working hours: 9-5

Qualifications

• Experience with employer relations casework, including absence management and sickness.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to provide operational advice on HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Providing an efficient HR service with guidance for employer relations cases.
• Handling own caseload of ER cases (circa 18-20 at a time).
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the HR team.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

We're seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy team providing HR & Employer Relations advice and support to external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Providing an efficient, well-organised, and responsive HR service with guidance and support for employer relations cases.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the HR team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services.
• Spending approximately 2 days on the HR Helpdesk handling calls and emails, often being the first contact for managers on employer relations casework.
• Handling your own caseload of ER cases, including sickness, absence, ill health, retirement, redeployment, and others (circa 18-20 cases at a time).
• Collaborating with Senior HR Advisors.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with employer relations casework, such as absence management and sickness, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent team player with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide operational advice on employee terms, conditions, and HR policies.

Offer Details

• 6-month fixed-term contract.
• Minimum 1 day per week (preferably 2 days) in Winchester near the train station.
• Working hours: 9-5, with 9-4.30 on Fridays.
• 37 hours per week.
• 25 days holiday.

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