HR Advisor /ER Advisor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced HR professional for an interim HR Advisor / ER Advisor role within an education provider. You will deliver hands-on employee relations support to leaders and staff on-site.

This temporary assignment offers a competitive day rate up to £170, a collaborative culture, supportive line management, and the chance to help staff wellbeing and performance while the project runs until Christmas.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations casework, including absence, return to work interviews and probation reviews
• Support short and long-term absence management, including welfare contact and fit note monitoring
• Provide practical guidance to line managers on day-to-day people issues
• Support low-level case management and informal capability concerns
• Ensure policies are applied consistently and documentation is maintained
• Act as a visible HR presence, building trust and identifying emerging issues proactively
• Provide clear insight to leadership on staff wellbeing, morale and risk

Job description

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

16/10/2026

About this job

Your new company This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to support a value-led education provider in Cheltenham.

My client is an organisation which offers a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Collaboration is central to their way of working.

This is an organisation offering: High levels of intrinsic job satisfaction A strong shared mission and team ethos Work that feels meaningful The setting is underpinned by a positive and supportive culture where achievements are recognised and celebrated, and where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your new role Interim assignment, HR Advisor / ER Advisor

• up to £170 per day.

Duration: until Christmas.

This interim assignment will suit an experienced Interim ER Advisor / HR Advisor who can hit the ground running in the provision of hands-on, operational HR support within an education organisation in Cheltenham.

This is a visible, on-site role.

You will be the trusted advisor, delivering practical, day-to-day employee relations support to leaders and employees.

You will support managers and staff daily, ensuring people's issues are managed effectively and proactively.

Key responsibilities will include: Manage employee relations casework, including absence, return to work interviews and probation reviews Support short and long-term absence management, including welfare contact and fit note monitoring Provide practical guidance to line managers on day-to-day people issues Support low-level case management and informal capability concerns Ensure policies are applied consistently and documentation is maintained Act as a visible HR presence, building trust and identifying emerging issues proactively Provide clear insight to leadership on staff wellbeing, morale and risk What you’ll need to succeed You will be experienced in operational HR. This interim assignment will suit a confident professional well versed in managing employee relations casework.

Pragmatic, approachable and solutions-focused.

Comfortable working on-site and building relationships at all levels.

What you’ll get in return This role offers a competitive day rate and a friendly working environment, plus a supportive line Manager.

This is an opportunity to add value and contribute to meaningful work.