Human Resources Advisor

Russell Tobin; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced HR People Advisor / HR Project Advisor to join a UK-based HR team on a confidential, large-scale project. Hybrid role with 2 days in Maidenhead office and 3 days remote, initially rolling weekly contract.

The candidate will bridge People Partner and People Advisor duties, handling employee relations, letters, and guidance for managers. Immediate start available for a mid-level HR professional with strong confidentiality and administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Mid-level HR professional with operational HR support and advisory responsibilities.
• Experience handling employee relations and confidential information.
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support for a confidential internal project.
• Support People Partners and Advisors with day-to-day HR activities.
• Prepare and facilitate employee relations letters and HR correspondence.
• Guide managers through discussions, documentation and talking points.
• Engage in sensitive employee conversations and provide HR guidance.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR trackers.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Attention to detail

MS Office / Excel

Independent working

Confidential handling

Communication with managers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Duration: Initially rolling weekly, expected until mid/end February 2027

Salary Equivalent: Approximately £38,000 per annum (£20 per hour PAYE + holiday pay)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on HR People Advisor / HR Project Advisor to join a UK-based HR team and provide additional support during a highly confidential, large-scale internal project.

This is an opportunity for a mid-level HR professional who can operate between a People Partner and People Advisor level, combining strong HR operational expertise with the confidence to manage employee-facing conversations and support managers through sensitive employee relations processes.

Working closely with an established HR team, you will provide additional capacity to ensure the project is delivered effectively while maintaining high standards of employee support and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support throughout a highly confidential internal project.
• Support People Partners and People Advisors with day-to-day HR activities and project-related requirements.
• Prepare and facilitate employee relations documentation, including letters and formal HR correspondence.
• Support managers ahead of scripted employee discussions, guiding them through the process, documentation and key talking points.
• Confidently engage in employee-facing conversations, particularly around employee relations matters.
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR trackers and documentation.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify potential issues proactively and take a forward-thinking approach to employee discussions and HR processes.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, People Advisor, HR Generalist or similar.
• Mid-level HR experience, ideally combining operational HR support and advisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of employee relations processes and employee-facing HR matters.
• Confidence handling sensitive conversations with employees and supporting managers through formal discussions.
• Experience preparing employee letters, HR documentation and supporting materials for employee meetings.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently, think proactively and manage priorities.
• Professional approach to handling highly confidential employee information.

Working Arrangement

• Full-time assignment.
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Maidenhead office and 3 days remotely.
• Initially on a rolling weekly contract.
• Expected to continue until mid/end February 2027.

Important: This is an urgent and confidential requirement. Candidates must be available to interview this week and ideally start next week or the following week.