Hybrid HR Advisor (12‑Month Maternity Cover)

Swanton Care; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Recognition vouchers

Long service awards

Benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

MHFA support

EAP

Employee Voice

Job summary

Swanton Care is seeking an Interim HR Advisor to support our Central & Central East Regions on a maternity cover for 12 months. The role is hybrid with travel across locations in the UK, including South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Shropshire.

You will provide expert HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, policy implementation and engagement, partnering with managers to navigate complex people issues while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and ETHOS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR advisory role with a solid grounding in employment law and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Travel across the region is required and CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Assist with HR projects such as engagement initiatives, policy reviews, and change management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.

Skills

HR Advisory experience

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification (desirable)

Job description

Swanton Care is seeking an Interim HR Advisor to support our Central & Central East Regions on a maternity cover for 12 months. The role is hybrid with travel across locations in the UK, including South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Shropshire.

You will provide expert HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, policy implementation and engagement, partnering with managers to navigate complex people issues while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and ETHOS.