HR Business Advisor

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Maldon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Business Advisor to provide practical HR guidance on a temporary basis in Maldon, Essex. This full-time, on-site role begins with office presence and offers flexibility to reduce on-site attendance once training is complete.

You will support managers and employees, handling a range of HR matters, ensuring fair, compliant practice and accurate record-keeping across HR systems. Prior experience in HR or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR, People Services or similar role.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of HR cases from initial enquiry through to resolution, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Provide clear, practical advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using HR systems and case management tools.
• Prioritise multiple cases, meeting deadlines and agreed service standards.
• Support improvements to HR processes, guidance and overall service delivery.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

HR casework

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Business Advisor (Temporary)

Location: Maldon, Essex
Contract: 2 months, temporary
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with flexibility to reduce on-site attendance once fully trained.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Advisor to provide professional, timely and accurate HR support on a temporary basis.

You will act as a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice on a range of HR and employee relations matters, ensuring cases are managed fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and HR policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a range of HR cases from initial enquiry through to resolution, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Provide clear, practical advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using HR systems and case management tools.
• Prioritise multiple cases, meeting deadlines and agreed service standards.
• Support improvements to HR processes, guidance and overall service delivery.

About You

You will have previous experience in an HR, People Services or similar role, with a good understanding of employee relations, HR policies and employment legislation.

You will also have:

• Experience managing HR casework and advising internal customers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Previous local authority experience would be advantageous.