HR Advisor 5279340 - 1

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Honiton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an HR Advisor based in Honiton, UK. The role involves supporting recruitment tasks, overseeing HR projects, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate must have an MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience, and a valid driving licence. This is a temporary position expected to last 3-6 months, with a pay rate of £18.85 per hour. Flexible working arrangements are offered after familiarization with company systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and own car.
• Previous local authority experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment tasks, including job descriptions and interviews.
• Assist with sickness absence and employee-relations cases.
• Deliver workforce planning and training needs analysis.

Skills

Human Resource knowledge

Recruitment experience

Workforce planning

DBS compliance

Education

MCIPD qualification or equivalent

CIPD qualification or relevant qualification through experience

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor

Reference: E Devon 5279340

Pay rate: £18.85 per hour (PAYE)

Contract Type: Temporary, anticipated 3–6 months.

Working Arrangement: Office based until familiar with all systems and policies and processes, then 1–2 days in the office/2–3 days from home.

Travel: Able to travel into the offices at Blackdown, Exmouth or the locations for Streetscene, which is Manstone Depot at Sidmouth and Camperdown dept in Exmouth.

Requirements: A valid driving licence and own car are essential; Basic DBS is needed for this role.

The role

On behalf of a local council, we are seeking an HR Advisor, with a specific focus to support recruitment and delivery of workforce plan. This role could be 3–6 months depending on effectiveness of workforce plan implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support managers with recruitment tasks, including job descriptions, adverts, agencies, and interviews.
• Assist HR teams with sickness absence and employee‑relations cases, including investigations and medical reports.
• Help deliver restructures and organisational changes.
• Support workforce planning, training needs analysis, and staff development activities.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects, including wellbeing initiatives and job evaluation work.
• Help design and deliver training and guidance for managers.
• Provide accurate and timely HR data, reports, and updates, and ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant and current.
• Oversee apprentices and volunteers, ensuring contracts and processes are properly maintained.

What the client is looking for

• MCIPD qualified or qualification in HR Management or similar or equivalent experience.
• CIPD qualified or relevant qualification through experience.
• Human Resource knowledge and experience.
• Recruitment and workforce planning experience.
• Previous local authority experience is desirable.
• A valid driving licence and own car are essential.

How to Apply

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.

Submit your CV in Word format.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.