HR Advisor (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Seymour John Ltd; Kenilworth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd is partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The role offers hybrid working after an initial training period and a clear opportunity to influence people initiatives and organisational growth.

You will provide practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle, handle employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and policy development, and work closely with managers to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR Advisor or similar role.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Experience handling employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance on employee relations matters including absence and disciplinary cases.
• Coach managers on people-related issues and best practices.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and wider employee lifecycle activities.
• Analyze HR data and produce insights and recommendations.
• Support learning and development initiatives and employee development programmes.
• Assist with organisational change projects, restructures and consultations.
• Review and improve HR policies, processes and systems.
• Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Data analysis

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

HR Advisor (12-month Fixed Term Contract) | Kenilworth, Warwickshire | Hybrid Working Available Following Initial Training Period | Salary £40,000

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and providing expert support to managers and employees?

Looking for a varied role where you will have the opportunity to influence people initiatives, support business growth, and make a real impact?

Please note - we are open to both full time and part time hours

The Opportunity

Seymour John are pleased to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive HR team, playing a key role in delivering a high-quality people service across the business. You will work closely with managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters, including employee relations, recruitment, employee engagement, talent development and organisational change.

As HR Advisor, you will provide practical and commercially focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering exposure to employee relations casework, recruitment and onboarding, people-focused projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring no two days are ever quite the same.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability cases
• Coaching and supporting managers on people-related issues and best practice
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and wider employee lifecycle activities
• Analysing HR data and producing insights and recommendations
• Supporting learning and development initiatives and employee development programmes
• Assisting with organisational change projects, restructures and consultations
• Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes and systems
• Contributing to employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives

Please note - once you have settled into the role, you will benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, typically comprising three days in the office and two days working remotely, subject to business and team requirements.

Personal Profile

You will be a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys building strong working relationships and providing practical, people-focused solutions. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, you will be able to balance employee needs with business objectives whilst offering sound advice and support across a broad range of HR matters. We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with managers, take ownership of their workload, and contribute positively to a high-performing People & Culture team.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor, People Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor or similar HR role
• A good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• CIPD qualification
• Experience managing employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters
• The ability to confidently advise and coach managers on a range of people-related issues
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills