Part-Time HR Advisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a Part-Time HR Advisor to join our Hull, East Yorkshire team. This hands-on role covers employee relations, recruitment, performance and development, and wider people initiatives, providing practical advice to managers and staff.

We are looking for an HR professional with UK employment legislation knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor/HR Generalist or similar.
• Experience managing employee relations cases from advice to resolution.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to coach managers at different levels of the organisation.
• Clear and professional communication of sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment is advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification, or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation.
• Take ownership of employee relations matters (absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance).
• Coach managers on effective people management and guidance throughout the lifecycle.
• Support recruitment activity, onboarding and positive introductions for new employees.
• Assist with employee development, performance reviews and talent initiatives.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures and UK employment legislation.
• Promote fair, compliant approaches to people management.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and improve the employee experience.
• Assist with HR projects, organisational developments and change programmes.
• Help develop apprentices and emerging talent.
• Build strong relationships across the business.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with sensitive matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to the people strategy.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching managers

Communication

Discretion

Organisation

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Job description

Part-Time HR Advisor
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Working Hours: Part-time flexible hours, approximately 24 hours per week
Salary: Negotiable
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on HR role offering variety across employee relations, recruitment, performance, development and wider people initiatives. You will act as a trusted point of contact, providing practical advice and helping managers navigate people-related matters confidently and consistently.

The role would suit an HR Advisor or HR Generalist who is commercially aware, approachable and comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation.
• Take ownership of a variety of employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance cases.
• Coach managers on effective people management and provide appropriate guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support recruitment activity, including onboarding and ensuring new employees receive a positive introduction to the business.
• Assist with employee development, performance reviews and ongoing talent initiatives.
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures and relevant UK employment legislation.
• Promote fair, consistent and legally compliant approaches to people management.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to improving the overall employee experience.
• Assist with HR projects, organisational developments and change programmes.
• Support the development of apprentices and emerging talent within the organisation.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professionalism when dealing with sensitive employee matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute practical ideas to the wider people strategy.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or in a comparable HR position.
• Practical experience managing employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Confidence advising and coaching managers at different levels of the organisation.
• The ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A practical, approachable and solutions-focused mindset.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or working towards one, would be beneficial

Closing date is 14.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.