Part Time HR Advisor

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A values-led organisation in Portishead is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to provide pragmatic HR support and guidance. This hybrid role involves working 26 hours per week, with key responsibilities including employee relations and compliance support. The ideal candidate is CIPD qualified or working towards it, has a broad HR background, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3/5 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Experience of resolving complex people challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support across a broad range of HR activity.
• Assist with HR administration as needed to support the team.
• Advise managers on ER casework, ensuring compliance and colleague wellbeing.

Skills

Broad HR generalist experience

Strong relationship building

Communication skills

Coaching and influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 3/5 qualified or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to be supporting a values-led organisation in their search for a part time HR Advisor. This is a permanent opportunity, working 26 hours per week (3 or 4 days), with one working day required to be Monday. The role offers hybrid working, with office attendance varying each week depending on business and team needs.

Responsibilities

• As HR Advisor, you will provide professional, pragmatic advice and support to managers and colleagues across a broad range of HR activity. You\'ll play a key role in employee relations, coaching managers through casework and ensuring best practice.
• Support the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, family leave, flexible working, and learning and development.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy updates, data reporting, and initiatives that improve colleague engagement and wellbeing.
• Provide HR guidance and support across all people processes.
• Advise managers on ER casework, ensuring compliance and colleague wellbeing.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to L&D, wellbeing, EDI and organisational development initiatives.
• Assist with HR reporting, data analysis, and policy updates.
• Undertake HR administration as needed to support the team.

The Person

• CIPD Level 3/5 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Broad HR generalist experience, including ER casework and recruitment.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Experience of resolving complex people challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident with HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and values-driven, with coaching and influencing skills.

Location & Salary

Location: Portishead (hybrid working)

Salary: Up to £35,236 per annum (pro rata to £24,760 for 26 hours per week) + excellent benefits

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), healthcare, enhanced pension scheme, wellbeing programme, and cycle to work scheme