HR Advisor (part-time)

WorkNest; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday leave

Volunteering opportunities

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Private healthcare (after qualifying)

Job summary

WorkNest is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support clients across sectors with practical, business-focused HR guidance. You’ll advise on disciplinary and absence matters, help with restructures and TUPE, and translate complex employment legislation into clear advice.

You’ll draft employment documents and policies, collaborate with HR Consultants, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering timely support.

Qualifications

• Experience providing business-focused HR advice to managers.
• Ability to translate employment legislation into practical guidance.
• Experience drafting employment documents and handbooks.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice by telephone and email to clients.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, restructures, redundancy and TUPE.
• Draft and review offer letters, written statements, and policies.
• Support HR Consultants and client teams as needed.

Skills

HR advisory

Disciplinary & Grievance

Employee relations

Legislation knowledge

Office software

Education

Degree in HR Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys helping managers navigate people challenges, building trusted relationships and providing clear, practical advice, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

WorkNest’s 900+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. Combining smart technology with expert advice across Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, ISO, and Compliance services, we act as a true extension of our clients’ teams.

Following significant growth over the past two years, including international expansion and strategic acquisitions, WorkNest is continuing to grow at pace. As part of Axiom GRC, we have ambitious plans for the future, with a goal of building a £250 million business through sustained growth and innovation.

As our business continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for our colleagues. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where your contribution can make a real impact.

As an HR Advisor within our HR Advisory Team, you’ll provide practical, business-focused HR support to clients across a variety of sectors. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help managers navigate employee relations challenges, provide clear advice and build trusted relationships, with the support of a collaborative team.

What We Offer

• Salary: £20,000 to £21,875 per annum, equivalent to £32,000 to £35,000 full-time.

• Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12:30pm to 5:30pm.

• Location: Home-based, with attendance at our Kettering office for onboarding, training and other requirements.

• Benefits: Annual leave increasing with service, plus bank holidays, birthday leave, paid volunteering opportunities, a health cash plan, life assurance and private healthcare after a qualifying period.

• A collaborative team, wellbeing services and opportunities to develop your HR experience.

What We’re Looking For

This is a varied opportunity to provide professional HR advice by telephone and email, helping clients manage employee relations matters with confidence. You’ll advise on disciplinary and grievance processes, absence management, restructures, redundancy and TUPE, translating employment legislation into clear, business-focused guidance.

Working closely with your colleagues, you’ll ensure client enquiries are answered within agreed service levels and provide support to HR Consultants’ clients when they are unavailable.

You’ll also draft and review employment documentation, including offer letters and written statements, and help prepare and update employee handbooks and policies so they reflect current legislation and clients’ needs.

About You

You’ll bring practical HR experience at Advisor level or above, with experience providing business-focused advice to managers at different levels. You’ll have strong generalist HR knowledge, a sound understanding of current employment legislation and the confidence to apply it to real workplace situations.

You’ll be educated to degree level, ideally in HR Management, or have suitable equivalent experience. You’ll understand the commercial considerations behind your advice and communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Strong organisation, attention to detail and relationship-building skills will help you succeed. You’ll be comfortable using Microsoft Office, web-based applications and HR systems, and able to manage competing priorities, use your initiative and work collaboratively under pressure.

Up For The Challenge?

If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion,

WorkNest is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all we do. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact our Talent and Recruitment team.

Closing date: 19 November 2026

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.