HR Consultant

Pertemps; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Immediate start

Job summary

Pertemps in Plymouth is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a four-month temporary assignment. You will provide HR advisory services across employee matters, supporting managers with guidance in line with employment legislation and organisational policies.

The role involves handling Employee Relations cases, restructures and TUPE transfers, and contributing to policy development. Immediate start on 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Chartered CIPD member or Level 5 CIPD qualification
• Significant generalist HR advisory experience
• Strong employee relations experience with hearings and appeals
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• Public sector experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers on general HR matters.
• Support change projects including restructures and TUPE transfers.
• Act as HR Advisor on Employee Relations cases, hearings and appeals.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management.
• Contribute to development and implementation of HR policies.
• Ensure HR practices comply with employment law and policies.

Skills

General HR advisory

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Chartered CIPD member or Level 5 CIPD

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.

Working as part of a busy HR team, you will provide a comprehensive HR advisory service across a wide range of employee matters, supporting managers and leaders with expert advice and guidance in line with employment legislation, organisational policies and best practice.

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