HR Advisor - Temporary 4 weeks cover / Immediate start

Michael Page; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Temporary HR Advisor for a 4-week cover in Birmingham. The role involves providing HR support across the employee life-cycle, including managing employee relations, recruitment support, and coaching managers. Ideal candidates should have HR experience, be CIPD qualified or working towards it, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Hybrid working is offered, with competitive day rates.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous HR Advisor or Assistant experience in customer-focused environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience in managing complex ER cases and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice on employee relations, absence, and performance.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and support recruitment.
• Coach line managers to enhance their HR capability.

Skills

Employee relations management

Performance management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

CIPD qualified or working towards

Job description

HR Advisor - Temporary 4 weeks cover / Immediate start following a short 1 stage interview.

Client Details

Join a dynamic Central HR team as a Temporary HR Advisor, providing comprehensive HR support across the employee life-cycle to operational and head office teams. You will manage employee relations cases, absence, recruitment support, and policy guidance while coaching managers to ensure fair and consistent people management.

Description

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employee relations, absence, performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and support recruitment and selection activities.
• Lead sickness absence case management including liaison with Occupational Health.
• Coach and support line managers to build their HR capability.
• Support HR administrative functions as needed.
• Contribute to HR policy review and continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile

• Previous HR Advisor or Assistant experience, ideally in customer-focused environments.
• CIPD qualified or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experienced in managing complex ER cases and recruitment processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working - 2-3 days on-site per week
• Exposure to a variety of HR functions including employee relations, absence management, recruitment, and policy work
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced HR professionals and develop coaching skills
• Chance to take ownership and make a real impact within a growing, fast-paced business
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive day rate