HR Advisor 5280798

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide expert advice and support. The position requires extensive HR knowledge and experience in employment law. The role is hybrid, lasting 2 months with potential extension, and emphasizes collaboration and stakeholder influence. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of strategic HR business partnering.
• Ability to work across the full range of workforce-related topics.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to present complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and practical support to managers and employees.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations casework.
• Coach and support managers to handle people issues confidently.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment law expertise

Change management

Talent management

Stakeholder influence

Team building

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor

Ref: Bradford 5280798

Pay rate: £18.53 per hour PAYE

Role length: Anticipated 2 months – potential to be extended

Working arrangements: Hybrid

The role:

We are looking for an HR Advisor to deliver expert HR advice and casework support, ensuring compliance with policies and current employment legislation. The role involves helping leaders and managers fulfil their workforce responsibilities in line with Department and Council plans and working with HR Service Desk colleagues to provide a high-quality HR service that promotes self-service while offering support when required.

You will be an experienced and trusted HR professional with comprehensive expertise across all workforce disciplines including strategy, employment law, change, and talent management, skilled in building effective teams, fostering collaboration, and influencing stakeholders to deliver organisational success.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide professional HR advice and practical support to managers and employees on all aspects of employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law, council policy and relevant national frameworks
• Lead and manage complex employee relations casework (e.g. sickness, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters), ensuring timely, fair and consistent outcomes
• Coach and support managers to handle people issues confidently and independently, enhancing workforce capability and reducing reliance on HR intervention
• Prepare high-quality case documentation, maintain accurate HR records and ensure confidentiality and GDPR compliance
• Collaborate with the Employee Relations Policy Lead on policy development, sharing learning and ensuring consistent application across the team
• Build constructive relationships with Trade Union representatives, negotiating individual employment matters within policy boundaries
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR services, including policy development, process enhancement and the design and delivery of training and guidance
• Provide coaching and support to HR colleagues, particularly within the Service Desk and Operations teams, to promote effective case resolution
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and undertake additional duties as required to support team needs

What the client is looking for:

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of HR, workforce planning, employment law, equality, reward, OD, change, performance, and talent management
• Extensive experience of strategic HR business partnering
• Ability to work across the full range of workforce related topics
• Ability to build effective teams and relationships and to support others to achieve personal and organisational goals
• Strong collaborator and network builder across boundaries to deliver strategic and operational results
• Trusted advisor with a strong record of influencing and guiding stakeholders across the full employee lifecycle
• Exceptional communicator—able to craft, present, and deliver complex ideas with clarity and impact

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.