Interim HR Advisor

SF Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim HR Advisor for an 8-month contract in Nottingham. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 qualification and experience in employee relations, providing HR advice, and managing projects. The position includes hybrid working options. Generous annual leave and training opportunities are also provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Ongoing training and professional development

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law essential.
• Proven HR advisory experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead on formal employee relations cases like attendance and disciplinary.
• Provide HR policy advice and oversee payroll functions.
• Manage HR-related projects and generate HR reports.

Skills

Employee relations experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Project management skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Interim HR Advisor 8‑Month Contract – Immediate start needed – Nottingham – Hybrid working (3/2 split) – Full Time – Up to £35,000 plus benefits

Are you an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations experience? This is an urgent and exciting opportunity to join a small HR team and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering effective HR services across the organisation. You'll work closely with leadership teams, providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, overseeing HR operations, and helping to maintain a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Leading on formal employee relations cases including attendance, capability, disciplinary and grievance.
• Providing expert advice on HR policies, pay, terms and conditions, and recruitment matters.
• Overseeing core HR functions including payroll (in collaboration with finance), recruitment, and the shared HR inbox.
• Managing HR‑related projects such as Gender Pay Gap reporting, staff survey analysis, and policy reviews.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to support engagement, inclusion, and consultation.
• Generating and presenting HR reports and data to support decision‑making.

What we are looking for

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex ER cases.
• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across all levels of an organisation.

What's On Offer for you

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working and hybrid opportunities
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Free on‑site parking
• Wellbeing initiatives and staff engagement programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme and other employee benefits

Interested? Apply now.