HR Assistant

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Senior HR Advisor to work part-time, 22.5 hours per week. You will provide HR policy advice, manage employee relations, and support recruitment processes. Ideal candidates will possess experience in HR advisory roles, excellent knowledge of employment law, and exceptional communication skills. A minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualification is required. The role includes various responsibilities such as maintaining compliance and training coordination, offering a collaborative and proactive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor/Senior HR Advisor role.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience using HR information systems.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely advice to managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Support and manage employee relations cases including sickness absence and disciplinary actions.
• Attend and support formal meetings, hearings, and investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date case notes and ensure documentation compliance.
• Ensure HR processes comply with legal requirements.
• Identify training needs through performance discussions.
• Support recruitment campaigns including reviewing job descriptions and conducting interviews.
• Oversee onboarding and induction processes.

Job description

My client is currently recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor 22.5 hours per week, 34,000 - 35,000 DOE Pro Rata

Duties to include

• Provide accurate and timely advice to managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Support and manage employee relations cases including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters.
• Attend and support formal meetings, hearings, and investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date case notes and ensure documentation is compliant.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy.
• Produce letters, contracts and contract amendments.
• Ensure HR processes comply with legal, regulatory and audit requirements.
• Identify training needs through performance discussions
• Support the coordination of training programs.
• Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures, ensuring they comply with legal requirements
• Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR service delivery.
• Support the performance management process, including reviewing objectives, probation feedback and development plans.
• Respond to routine HR enquiries from employees and managers.
• Support HR initiatives including well-being and engagement.
• Provide cover for the HR Manager during periods of absence when appropriate.
• Support recruitment campaigns including reviewing job descriptions and advertising roles.
• Conduct interviews with managers and support the selection processes.
• Oversee onboarding and induction processes to ensure new starters have a positive experience.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor/Senior HR Advisor role.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience using HR information systems.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• A qualification in HR e.g. CIPD Level 5 as a minimum.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and confident with a proactive approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy standards.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, supportive, and able to influence at all levels.
• Commitment to fairness, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Other Information

• Part-time hours working 22.5 hours per week either 3 full days or 5 days working 4.5 hours per day.

NB.

DBS checks are carried out on the workforce due to the nature of the work, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

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