HR Advisor - Higher Executive Officer

Brook Street; North East; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an HR Advisor (HEO) to support the HR function. This hybrid role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills to provide expert HR advice, manage recruitment, and ensure effective HR practices. Ideal candidates will have a solid grasp of UK employment law and experience in HR operations, contributing to the organisation's people strategy.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Proven experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries.
• Advise on recruitment and selection processes.
• Provide advice on policies and employment law.
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Review and update HR policies for compliance.
• Analyse HR data and prepare reports.

Skills

Understanding of UK employment law

Experience in advising on disciplinary and grievance cases

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Strong IT skills and experience with HR systems

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Certificate in HR Practice

Intermediate Certificate in HR Management

S/NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor (HEO)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4 7AR)
Organisation: Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Contract Type: Temporary (Until 31st March 2026, with possible extension)
Pay Rate: £17.25 per hour (paid weekly)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday - General Office Hours
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Brook Street are proud to be supporting our Public Sector client, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), in their recruitment of an HR Advisor (HEO) to join their Newcastle-based team.

About the Role:

The HR Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the wider HR function and contributing to the organisation's people strategy. This is a varied operational role, requiring excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills. You will work closely with managers, employees, and other HR colleagues to provide trusted, professional HR advice and support.

This is a key role in helping the organisation develop and maintain effective HR practices while supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing 1st line HR support across the organisation
• Advise on recruitment and selection processes, including writing job descriptions and supporting interview panels
• Support and lead recruitment campaigns using Oleeo and liaising with SSCL (Shared Services)
• Provide advice on policies, employment law, absence management, and performance management
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations and hearings
• Review and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
• Contribute to HR projects, working closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and the wider HR team
• Analyse HR data, prepare reports, and help drive evidence-based decision-making
• Support initiatives around Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, employee engagement, and capability building

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Solid understanding of UK employment law
• Proven experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong IT skills and experience using HR systems
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to work under pressure

Desirable Qualifications:

Working towards or holding a relevant HR qualification such as:

• Certificate in HR Practice
• Intermediate Certificate in HR Management
• S/NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration

Additional Information:

• You must be able to provide Right to Work documents
• You must be able to provide references covering the past 3 years

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria and are looking to build your HR career within a respected Public Sector organisation, we encourage you to apply today.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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