HR Advisor (18 month FTC)

Adaptable Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptable Recruitment in Liverpool seeks an experienced HR Advisor for an 18-month fixed term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. The role centers on Employee Relations and delivering high-quality HR advisory support across the business.

You will manage ER caseloads, advise managers on disciplinary and absence matters, and coordinate with Occupational Health within a growing, supportive HR team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor role with significant ER exposure.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied ER caseload from start to finish.
• Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and suspension cases.
• Support managers through formal HR processes and ensure a compliant, consistent approach.
• Prepare HR documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with Occupational Health providers and support wellbeing-related cases.
• Assist with Employment Tribunal administration where required.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver an exceptional HR service.

Skills

ER experience

HR advisory

Communication

Stakeholder management

Coaching/Influence

Organisational skills

Job description

HR Advisor

Merseyside 18-Month Fixed Term Contract c£35,000 Potential to Become Permanent

A Career-Defining Opportunity

Are you an experienced HR Advisor with a passion for Employee Relations and looking for an opportunity that offers genuine development and progression?

We're partnering with a hugely successful Liverpool-based business that is continuing on an impressive growth journey. Financially strong, ambitious, and investing heavily in its people function, this organisation offers the chance to join a high-performing HR team at an exciting time.

This is far more than a typical HR Advisor role. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of employee relations matters, work alongside experienced HR professionals, and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. With the scale and growth plans of the business, there is also a strong possibility for this role to become permanent.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR advisory service, partnering with managers across the business and supporting a broad range of people matters, with a particular focus on Employee Relations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied ER caseload from start to finish.
• Advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and suspension cases.
• Supporting managers through formal HR processes and ensuring a compliant, consistent approach.
• Preparing HR documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with Occupational Health providers and supporting wellbeing-related cases.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal administration where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver an exceptional HR service.

About You

We're looking for an HR professional who enjoys Employee Relations and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor role with significant ER exposure.
• Confidence managing complex employee relations cases independently.
• A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence, coach and support managers effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer?

• 18-month fixed term contract with strong potential to become permanent
• Salary of circa £35,000
• Opportunity to join a highly successful and growing organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of HR and Employee Relations matters
• Genuine progression and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and experienced HR team
• A role that will significantly enhance your HR career