HR Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in the United Kingdom is recruiting an HR Advisor for a temporary role. You will provide professional HR advice across attendance, performance, change management, employee relations and misconduct cases, supporting managers to deliver compliant, practical solutions.

You will investigate issues, advise on policy development, and contribute to process improvements, using strong communication, influencing and problem‑solving skills to minimise employment risk in a

Qualifications

• Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice across attendance, performance, change and misconduct matters.
• Advise on employment legislation, policies, terms and conditions.
• Conduct investigations and support organisational change initiatives.
• Coach managers and support staff with discretion and professionalism.

Job description

This is a temporary role and the rate is £17.97ph PAYE

The reference number is: 377615

The successful candidate will provide professional HR advice and support across a broad range of people management matters, including attendance management, performance management, change management, employee relations and misconduct cases. They will work closely with managers and supervisors, building effective relationships to deliver practical, legally compliant solutions that support organisational objectives while minimising employment risk.

The role involves managing a varied caseload, advising on employment legislation, policies, terms and conditions, conducting investigations, supporting organisational change initiatives and contributing to policy development and process improvement. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coach and support managers, handle sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion, and deliver high-quality HR services in a fast-paced environment. A sound understanding of employment law, HR best practice and people management principles, together with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, will be essential to success in this role.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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