HR Advisor - Part-Time

Working Solutions Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a part-time HR Advisor in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will provide HR advice, support recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with employment laws. With flexible working across various locations and an emphasis on improving employee engagement, this role is perfect for someone with strong HR generalist experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role managing a range of HR issues.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Confident supporting managers with employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers.
• Attend and support formal meetings.
• Collaborate to improve employee engagement.

Skills

Employee relations management

Communication

HR best practices

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

WSR are looking for a part-time HR Advisor to join the team of our esteemed client based in Milton Keynes.

Hours: Part Time (18 hours per week - Tuesday - Thursday)
Salary: £23 - £25 per hour
Reporting to: HR Business Partner / Head of HR
Location: Milton Keynes (with travel to Corby and occasionally London)

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers on all HR and employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment law.
• Attend and support formal meetings such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, and flexible working meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
• Assist HR Administrators during busy periods (e.g. payroll, onboarding) and help identify improvements in administrative processes and templates.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve employee engagement, retention, and performance across the business.
• Support recruitment and resourcing activities in partnership with the People Acquisition team, including interviewing and candidate coordination.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree educated (or equivalent qualification in HR or related discipline).
• Based in or near Milton Keynes, with flexibility to travel to Corby and London when required.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role managing a range of HR issues from end to end.
• Confident supporting managers with employee relations cases (performance, disciplinary, grievance, absence, etc.).
• Experience supporting recruitment processes and interviewing candidates.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with a diplomatic and positive attitude.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise letters and policies.
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, flexible, and adaptable to changing demands.
• Team player with a “can do” attitude, happy to assist across HR functions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Additional Information

Flexible to work at different company locations as needed. Represents HR in a professional, approachable, and solution-oriented manner.

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We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available