HR Consultant

Pertemps Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a four-month temporary assignment in Plymouth. You will provide professional HR advice to managers, support organisational change projects, and act as the HR Advisor on Employee Relations cases, including hearings and appeals.

The role requires Chartered CIPD membership or Level 5 qualification and active progression toward Chartered status, plus significant generalist HR experience and strong stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered CIPD member or Level 5 with progress toward Chartered Membership.
• Significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Strong Employee Relations experience with hearings and appeals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Public sector or Local Government experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers on general HR matters.
• Support organisational change projects, including restructures and TUPE transfers.
• Act as the HR Advisor on Employee Relations cases, attending hearings and appeals.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management.
• Contribute to HR policy development, review and implementation.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with employment legislation.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Education

CIPD Chartered Member

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: Plymouth, PL1

Rate: £21.14 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Assignment: Temporary position (26 October 2026 - 14 February 2027)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a well established organisation on an initial four month temporary assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers on a broad range of general HR matters.
• Support organisational change projects, including restructures and TUPE transfers.
• Act as the HR Advisor on Employee Relations cases, attending hearings and appeals and providing guidance to Chairs throughout formal processes.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management matters.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with current employment legislation and organisational requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Member of the CIPD, or CIPD Level 5 qualified and actively working towards Chartered Membership.
• Significant experience within a generalist HR Advisory role.
• Strong Employee Relations experience, with confidence supporting formal hearings and appeals.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £21.14 per hour
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational projects and employee relations activity
• Immediate start available, with a target commencement date of 26th October 2026