Human Resources Advisor

Copello Global; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Copello Global is recruiting an HR Advisor on a contract basis near Southampton. The role is 3 months with an ASAP start and a requirement for at least two days on-site weekly. The position offers Umbrella rate of £172.50/day (£23/hour) Inside IR35, with equivalent PAYE rates (£17.20/hour).

You will support a busy people team, providing both advisory and administrative HR support across a wide range of activities and data management. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint is essential.

Qualifications

• Maintains accurate HR records and produces clear reports and data analysis.
• Provides first-line advice to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Supports core HR processes (absence management, exit interviews) with well-presented data.
• Provides administrative support on projects (scheduling meetings, note-taking, tracking actions).
• Monitors group emails and escalates queries to colleagues promptly.
• Completes ad-hoc admin tasks such as raising purchase orders using templates for ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR data and produce insightful reports for the People team.
• Provide first-line advisory support to managers and employees on policies.
• Support processes like absence management and exit interviews with accurate data.
• Assist in project administration: scheduling, notes, actions tracking.
• Monitor shared inboxes and escalate queries as needed.
• Process purchase orders and HR case documentation using templates.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

IT capability

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

I am currently looking for a HR Advisor on a contract basis for a company near Southampton

• ASAP Start
• 3 month contract - potential to extend
• Minimum 2 days a week on site.
• £172.50 per day (£23 per hour) Umbrella rate Inside IR35 (Equivalent PAYE Rates: £17.20 per hour)

We’re looking for an organised and proactive HR Advisor to support a busy people team. In this role, you’ll provide both advisory and administrative support across a wide range of HR activities - from maintaining accurate data and producing reports, to offering first-line guidance to managers and employees.

You’ll thrive in a role where no two days are the same, using your strong IT skills (particularly Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) to support people systems, processes, and project work.

Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records within HR information/pay systems and produce clear, insightful reports and data analysis.
• Provide first‑line advice to managers and employees on people policies and procedures.
• Support core people processes (e.g. absence management, exit interviews), ensuring data is well-presented and records are up to date.
• Provide administrative support on projects, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, and tracking actions.
• Monitor group e-mail boxes, responding promptly or escalating queries to the appropriate colleagues.
• Complete ad‑hoc administrative tasks such as raising purchase orders and preparing documentation for employee relations cases using templates.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service approach, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and high-quality output.
• Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Strong IT capability, with the ability to quickly learn new systems, produce reports, and present information clearly.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain strict confidentiality
• CIPD Level 3 preferred but not essential