HR Advisor (Casework and Change)

Adecco; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor (Casework and Change) to support the South Gloucestershire Council. In this role, you will provide essential HR guidance, manage absence issues, and engage with staff on workforce changes. The successful candidate will have generalist HR experience, knowledge of employment policies, and ideally a CIPD qualification. This position offers a supportive environment with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in casework and workforce change.
• Familiarity with employment legislation and policies.
• Ongoing or completed HR qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers on key HR issues.
• Manage sickness absence and probation support.
• Conduct research and present HR casework information.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of employment policies

Proactive problem-solving

Education

CIPD Certificate in People Practice

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a HR Advisor (Casework and Change) to work within the South Gloucestershire Council.

Are you a dedicated HR professional looking for your next opportunity in the public services sector? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we want you to join our HR Casework and Change Team!

Position: HR Advisor (Casework and Change)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 16.89 per hour
End Date: March 31, 2026
Location: Yate
Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Perks: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team environment! 1 - 2 days in the office.

About Us
Our HR Casework and Change Team empowers our council to manage people effectively through consistent and practical HR advice. We're committed to fostering a workplace culture that values collaboration and innovation.

What You'll Do
As an HR Advisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring our managers receive the guidance they need on key HR issues, primarily focusing on:

• Sickness absence management and probation support
• Delivering HR activities for small workforce change projects, engaging with staff and trade unions
• Monitoring the HR casework and change inbox, addressing queries promptly
• Conducting research and analysis to present clear and actionable information
• Administering casework documents efficiently

What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Generalist HR experience, particularly in casework and workforce change
• Knowledge of employment policies, procedures, and the legislative framework
• A foundation HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Certificate in People practise) or be working towards one
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Your advice will shape the HR practises within our council and contribute to a positive work environment.
Professional Growth: We encourage continuous learning and development, helping you expand your HR knowledge and skills.
Flexible Working: With hybrid working options, you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects.

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a difference and support our organisation through effective HR practises, we want to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.