HR Advisor — Employee Relations (Temporary)

Huntress; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy team on a temporary basis, delivering hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers. The role focuses on employee relations, policies and procedures, and day-to-day people matters across the employee lifecycle.

Based in Winnersh, it offers a hands-on, fast-paced HR environment with a focus on compliant processes. The successful candidate will have HR advisory or generalist experience, strong knowledge of UK

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Confident advising and supporting managers on day-to-day employee relations matters.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing employee records, case documentation and compliance.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent practical HR experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers.
• Provide practical advice on performance, attendance, absence, capability and conduct matters.
• Support managers through investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Advise on probation reviews and extensions, including appropriate documentation and next steps.
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals and support long-term sickness, return-to-work cases and workplace adjustments.
• Provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers.
• Manage Right to Work checks, DBS-related queries and associated compliance requirements.
• Support managers with employee relations matters, escalating complex or sensitive cases where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Provide a responsive, professional and solutions-focused HR service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

HR advisory experience

UK employment law knowledge

stakeholder management

confidentiality & discretion

communication & interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD qualification (preferred)

Job description

Huntress is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy team on a temporary basis, delivering hands-on HR support and first-line advice to employees and line managers. The role focuses on employee relations, policies and procedures, and day-to-day people matters across the employee lifecycle.

Based in Winnersh, it offers a hands-on, fast-paced HR environment with a focus on compliant processes. The successful candidate will have HR advisory or generalist experience, strong knowledge of UK