Senior HR Advisor

CJA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London seeks an experienced HR advisor for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This pivotal role includes responding to HR queries, overseeing employee records, and providing guidance on HR policies. Candidates should be CIPD part-qualified with experience in HR support and employment law. Benefits include generous leave entitlement and a pension scheme. Applications are welcomed from individuals with lived experience, and the closing date is 5th January 2026.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing HR support and guidance.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to maintain HR systems/databases.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external HR queries.
• Oversee all aspects of employee records.
• Provide advice on HR policies.
• Support line managers on HR matters.
• Assist with strategic HR projects.

Skills

CIPD part-qualified

Employee relations knowledge

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Gamcare is seeking an experienced HR advisor to join its People and Organisational Development Team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract.

This exciting opportunity will play a key role in shaping the future of a charity which makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by gambling related harms.

About GamCare :

Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.

The Role

GamCare is currently going through a period of transformational change and as a key member of the People and Organisational Development Team you will be instrumental in supporting this work and enabling our people to deliver the charity's People strategy.

The key focus of your role will be to respond to internal and external queries; work with payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly in line with their terms; oversee all aspects of employee records; provide advice and guidance to all managers and employees on the application of HR policies and procedures; collaborate with all employees and managers to provide support and guidance on HR related case work and employee issues. As part of a small team, you will have a key role working with the wider People and Organisational Development (POD) team to develop our HR systems, processes, and policies.

You will utilise well developed communication and coaching skills to support line managers and employees on HR related matters and work closely with the People and Organisational and Development Team to integrate an inclusive culture and GamCare’s health and wellbeing programme.

About You

You will be a CIPD part-qualified HR advisor with experience of providing HR support and guidance based on your knowledge of employment law and employee relations best practice. You will enjoy working in a busy supportive HR team, maintaining HR systems / databases and assisting the team with strategic projects.

A customer focused individual, you will need credible influencing and relationship-building skills, alongside excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Benefits You Can Enjoy

33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service

• A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
• Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026.

Interview dates: Week commencing 12th January 2026.

This post is subject to an access DBS check.

GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.