HR Advisor 12 months FTC

White Horse Employment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The role includes providing HR advice, managing employee relations, and contributing to HR projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in employee relations, be CIPD qualified, and possess good knowledge of employment legislation. On-site parking is included as a benefit.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a generalist HR Advisor.
• Strong background in employee relations.
• Good knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Ability to work at pace.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to managers on HR matters.
• Manage employee relations casework.
• Coach managers in handling personnel issues.
• Contribute to HR projects like TUPE transfers.
• Produce HR reports and metrics.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy and practice

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team player

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C or above)

Tools

HR systems

Case management tools

Job description

Job Description:

White Horse Employment are working exclusively with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business. This is a varied, hands‑on role within a supportive HR team, providing generalist advice and guidance across all areas of HR.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to managers, supporting employee relations, promoting best practice, and ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies. You will play a key role in advising, coaching and guiding managers, while contributing to wider HR projects and initiatives.

Competitive salary discussed upon application and screening

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to managers and employees on all HR matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues.

• Manage employee relations casework and ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.

• Coach and support managers to develop confidence in handling people‑related matters.

• Contribute to HR projects such as TUPE transfers, redundancy consultations and organisational change.

• Support the review and delivery of training on key HR policies and processes.

• Produce reports and HR metrics using HR systems, monitoring KPIs such as absence and turnover.

• Assist in reviewing and updating HR documentation, templates and policies.

• Support HR operations, including issuing contracts and letters, new starter processes and staff benefits administration.

• Provide data and administrative support for employee forums and HR‑led initiatives.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.

• Strong background in employee relations and advising managers on HR policy and practice.

• Good working knowledge of current employment legislation.

• Experience using HR systems and case management tools.

• To be able to work at pace

• Be a team player

• Have great attention to detail

• Be confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• CIPD 3 or above qualified

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade C or above.

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

Desirable

• Experience developing HR policies and processes.

• Exposure to restructuring, redundancy and TUPE processes.

• Experience working across multiple sites.

• Coaching managers and delivering training.

Personal Qualities

• Positive, proactive and customer and colleague‑focused approach.

• Excellent communication, influencing and problem‑solving skills.

• Able to work independently, prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure.

• Flexible and adaptable, with a collaborative team ethic.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits

• On‑site parking