Interim Senior HR Advisor

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Travel expenses reimbursed

Four-day week option

Flexible working

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is assisting a well-established multi-site organisation in Portsmouth to recruit an interim HR Business Partner. Based at the Head Office, the role focuses on employee relations, investigations, disciplinary procedures, absence and probation management, and contributing to HR policies and process improvements.

Travel to sites is expected; flexible working arrangements including a potential four-day week may be considered.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5-7 qualified with proven HR generalist experience.
• Strong background managing employee relations, including investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide pragmatic HR advice to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to travel to sites as required.
• Proactive with a solution-oriented approach and willingness to support organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Support staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient operations.
• Assist in development and implementation of HR policies to enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing.
• Collaborate with managers to improve HR processes and offer practical, professional HR advice.
• Support HR projects and initiatives to promote continuous improvement within the organisation.

Skills

Employee relations

HR generalist

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

CIPD Level 5-7

Job description

A well-established Multi Site organisation is seeking a skilled interim Senior HR Advisor to join their team until the end of year. Based at their Head Office in Portsmouth, the organisation prides itself on fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking environment committed to excellence. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to contribute to ongoing employee relations and HR systems improvements within a sector known for its positive influence on communities.

What will the HR Business Partner role involve?

• Providing expert guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures, to ensure fair and consistent management practices across the group
• Supporting staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient workforce operations
• Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies that enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing
• Collaborating with managers to improve HR processes, offering practical and professional advice rooted in current best practices
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives to promote continuous improvement within the Trust's educational environment

Suitable Candidate for the HR Business Partner vacancy:

• CIPD Level 5-7 qualified with proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site business
• Strong background managing employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and absence management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, professional HR advice to diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly within a busy, multi-site organisation and to travel when required
• Proactive with a solution-oriented approach and a desire to support organisational development

Additional benefits and information for HR Business Partner:

• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience
• Onsite parking
• Travel expenses reimbursed for site visits
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation during a key period of development
• Flexible working considerations, including the possibility of a four-day week