HR Advisor/Officer

MET Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy HR team for a 6-month temporary contract. The role involves providing employee relations support, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Candidates must hold a minimum of a CIPD Level 5 qualification. The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Advisor or HR Officer roles.
• Confident in handling employee relations matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations matters.
• Support recruitment processes including interviews.
• Monitor absence and conduct return-to-work interviews.
• Deliver induction programmes for new staff.

Skills

Employee relations advice

Recruitment process management

Performance management

UK employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

HR Advisor / HR Officer (6-Month Temporary Contract)
Wednesbury • £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata) • Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

We are currently seeking an experienced HR Advisor or HR Officer to join a busy HR team on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable HR professional to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on a range of employee relations matters
• Support and manage aspects of the recruitment process including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding
• Lead or assist with performance management processes
• Monitor and manage absence, including return-to-work interviews and supporting absence reviews
• Deliver effective induction programmes for new starters
• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support including maintaining employee records and producing documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and employment legislation
• Work closely with managers to support them in implementing HR processes and initiatives

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar HR Advisor or HR Officer role
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum) is essential
• Confident handling employee relations matters and providing HR guidance
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Contract details

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Contract length: 6 months (with potential for extension)
• Working hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience