HR Advisor - Fixed Term / Part Time

HR-Solutions; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their Client Services Team. This role involves delivering top-notch HR support across various employment issues and projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of employment law, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels. In return, the company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, regular training, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and generous holiday allowances. If you're passionate about HR and eager to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday (Pro-Rata)

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Gym Membership Subsidy

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular HR Training

Birthday Day Off

My Staff Shop Discounts

Refer a Friend Reward

Free Will Writing Service

Qualifications

• Practical HR experience at an Advisor level or above.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Ability to provide business-focused HR advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on employee relations issues.
• Draft and update HR documentation and policies.
• Support HR Consultants and manage client inquiries.

Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

HR Advisory Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in HR Management

Relevant HR Certifications

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

CRM Software

Job description

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (£20,000 - £21,875 pro rata) depending on experience, plus benefits

Part Time: 25 hours per week (ideally Monday to Friday 12:30 – 5:30pm but other part time hours can be discussed)

Duration: Fixed term maternity cover

Location: UK. Home and/or office based with some flexibility required to attend the Head Office in Kettering, Northants from time to time.

Reports to: Head Of Advisory and Administration

HR Advisor Role

HR Solutions, part of the WorkNest family are seeking an HR Advisor to join our Client Services Team in delivering first class HR support to a range of clients on a wide range of employment issues and HR projects.

We are looking for someone who is hard working and very much a team player. We are happy to support staff through relevant qualifications as part of their ongoing development plan.

The company are proud supporters of our chosen charities and enjoy participating in fundraising activities – see our website for more information!

We use technology to help us deliver an efficient and consistent service using CRM and in-house Knowledge Base.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a demonstrable knowledge of employment law and its application through best practice across a broad range of initiatives, as well as possess a high aptitude for technology.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide a first-class service of professional telephone and email advice to HR Solutions’ clients, on all aspects of employee relations including Disciplinary, Grievance, Absence Management, Restructure, Redundancy and TUPE.

• Working with colleagues to ensure that all client enquiries are answered within service level agreements.

• Providing support to HR Consultants’ direct clients when they are unavailable.

• To ensure that client’s HR documentation, including offer letters and written statements are drafted and up to date with current legislation.

• To help draft, update and finalise Employee Handbooks and policies as required.
• To assist the Head Of Advisory and Administration with any work as required.

Person Specification:

• Practical HR experience at an Advisor level or above
• Experience of providing business focused HR advice to managers at all levels
• The ability to understand commercial information

• Be educated to degree level (or suitable experience), ideally in HR Management

• Be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation

• Have generalist HR knowledge

• The ability to write clear and concise English to a high standard

• Be computer literate and proficient in MS Office, web-based applications and HRIS

• Excellent organisational and administration skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Be a confident relationship builder

• Have a professional and flexible attitude

• Have the ability to work under pressure

• Must be able to work under own initiative

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing and experience of dealing with people at all levels

What we offer in return:

• Regular expert training and updates on HR and employment law

• 25 days holiday (pro-rata for part time), plus your ‘Birthday day off’

• Health Cash Plan

• Life Assurance scheme (4 x salary)

• My Staff Shop discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Refer a friend or family member reward

• Free Will writing service