Interim HR Advisor

SMT Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

5% pension

Job summary

SMT Recruitment is seeking an Interim HR Advisor in Luton for a 3-month contract to provide HR support and guidance to management and staff, focusing on employee relations, compliance and policy administration. The role requires CIPD Level 5 or 7 and proven ER experience, with strong partnering skills and a practical, solutions‑oriented approach.

Salary is £45,000 with standard hours Mon-Fri. Excellent organisation and a warm, structured culture are offered, alongside private healthcare, 25 days

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 is required.
• Experience managing employee relations cases essential.
• Generalist HR experience preferred.
• Approachable and trusted partner.
• Flexible and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations management including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance issues.
• Provide proactive HR advice to line managers and support informed people decisions.
• Ensure HR policies are compliant and continuously improved to meet needs.
• Administration: starters/leavers, sickness recording, training records, and legal guidance.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Policy compliance

People management

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Tools

Staffology

Job description

Job Title: Interim HR Advisor

Duration: 3 month Contract

Salary: £45,000

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• private healthcare
• 5% pension

Location: Luton

Hours: Mon-Fri - or 9.00am - 5.00pm

Requirements

Requirement: Level 5 or Level 7 CIPD

Experience managing ER cases essential

What you want to know about this employer

Hugely successful global leader in technically advanced equipment a market leader, with over 80 years in the industry and still growing

An extremely well organised, structured business with a warm family feel, a traditional yet down to earth culture

Purpose of role

To provide HR support support, advice and guidance to Management and employees while ensuring effective employee relations, legal compliance, and a positive, workplace

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Management

Manage and advise on all employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.

• Business Partnering & Manager Support

Provide proactive, practical HR advice to line managers, supporting them in managing their teams effectively and making informed people decisions.

• HR Policy, Compliance & Process Improvement

Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied, legally compliant, and continuously improved to support best practice and organisational needs.

Administration

• Ensuring that all relevant processes relating to starters and leavers are followed, recorded on our systems and the Finance department is informed accordingly.
• Recording sickness and absences on Staffology, ensuring that all procedures for recording and authorising absences are followed.
• Maintain records of training and development appraisal/review and probation processes.
• Seek legal advice from external parties when necessary with guidance from managers.

Attributes

CIPD level 5

Previous HR experience in a generalist role

Approachable and Trusted Partner

Flexible and Solutions-Oriented

Employee Relations Expertise with Sound Judgement

Proactive and Development-Focused