Human Resources Advisor (Part Time)

ONSIDE; Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays

Your birthday off

Supportive working environment & good–

Job summary

ONSIDE in Worcester is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our busy HR team on a part-time basis (28 hours per week). The role covers recruitment, absence management, employee relations, wellbeing and organisational change, with a focus on delivering a high-quality HR service.

You should have experience as an HR Advisor/Officer or similar, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of UK employment law. CIPD qualification or progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor/Officer or similar generalist role.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases and absence management.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers and staff across the employee lifecycle.
• Support recruitment, absence management, employee relations, wellbeing and organisational change.
• Maintain HR systems and help develop people practices.
• Build credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Recruitment support

Absence management

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Human Resources Advisor

Salary Band: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE per annum

Part Time Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 or 5 days

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026

About ONISDE:

ONSIDE is a charity working across Herefordshire & Worcestershire and the surrounding areas to ensure people are heard, supported and empowered to make choices about their lives. Through advocacy and a range of support services, we work alongside people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or facing difficult circumstances, helping them understand their rights, have their voices heard and access the support they need.

Whatever your role at ONSIDE, you’ll be part of an organisation that is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives.

About the role:

We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our busy HR Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and employees to deliver a high-quality HR service that makes a real difference across the organisation.

Working closely with managers, you’ll provide practical HR advice and support on a wide range of people matters, including recruitment, absence management, employee relations, wellbeing and organisational change. You’ll also play an important role in maintaining our HR systems and supporting the development of our people practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue developing as a well-rounded HR professional.

We are looking for someone with experience as an HR Advisor, HR Officer, Senior HR Administrator or similar generalist people role.

You will have strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build credible and effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and provide proactive, customer-focused support.

You will have a good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice, together with the confidence to advise and coach managers on a range of people matters. Experience supporting employee relations cases and absence management processes is essential.

The ideal candidate will hold or be working towards a CIPD qualification.

Salary:

£28,000 – £32,000 FTE per annum (£21,189 – £24,216 per annum pro rata for 28 hours per week).

Part Time Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.

Onside’sBenefits:

• 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Your birthday off
• Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
• Support with continuous professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
• Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to premium Calm App
• Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!