Junior HR Advisor (Temporary)

Hollyfield Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is searching for a dedicated Junior HR Advisor in Lichfield to provide expert employee relations support on a temporary basis until December 2025. The role includes managing the HR inbox, guiding managers on ER matters, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate has prior HR advisory experience and strong knowledge of HR policies. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in employee relations, HR advisory, or case management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and proactively.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Competent in IT systems and HR software.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox daily, prioritising enquiries and assigning cases appropriately.
• Prepare and distribute daily staff lists and case reports.
• Act as a first point of contact for managers offering guidance on employee relations matters.
• Flag potential high-risk or safeguarding cases to Senior HR Advisors.
• Manage lower-level employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Support absence management including sickness and occupational health referrals.
• Take minutes at formal meetings and provide HR advice as required.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and HR files in line with GDPR.
• Identify and process DBS referrals including reviewing risk assessments.
• Assist with HR reporting projects and ad-hoc initiatives.
• Stay up to date with employment legislation.

Skills

Data Analytics

Employee Relations

Succession Planning

Human Resources Management

Conflict Management

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Dayforce

Ceridian

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Junior HR Advisor Temporary

25000 per annum

Location: Lichfield

Contract: Temporary until December 2025

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

We are partnering with our client to recruit a dedicated Junior HR Advisor to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional to provide expert employee relations support and ensure compliance with company policies and employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox daily prioritising enquiries and assigning cases appropriately.
• Prepare and distribute daily staff lists and case reports.
• Act as a first point of contact for managers offering guidance on disciplinary grievance performance management absence flexible working probation and other ER matters.
• Flag potential high-risk or safeguarding cases to Senior HR Advisors or HR Business Partners.
• Manage lower-level employee relations cases from start to finish ensuring timely resolution and compliance with CQC and safeguarding requirements.
• Support absence management including sickness AWOL and occupational health referrals.
• Take minutes at formal meetings and provide HR advice as required.
• Maintain accurate records case notes and HR files in line with GDPR.
• Identify and process DBS referrals including reviewing risk assessments and implementing appropriate measures.
• Assist with HR reporting projects and ad hoc initiatives.
• Stay up to date with employment legislation to provide accurate and compliant advice.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in employee relations HR advisory or case management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and proactively.
• High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.
• Competent in IT systems and HR software.
• Commitment to promoting equality diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Key Skills

• Data Analytics
• Employee Relations
• Succession Planning
• Human Resources Management
• Dayforce
• Conflict Management
• Ceridian
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS
• Peoplesoft
• Human Resources
• Workday

Job Ref: EN1012