Senior HR advisor (12 month Fixed term contract)

Adecco; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco (Portugal) in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will provide expert HR guidance to managers and staff, support recruitment from postings to onboarding, and help shape employee engagement initiatives across the organisation.

The role involves implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, and supporting performance management and training activities. A proactive, collaborative partner is required.

Qualifications

• Provides expert HR advice to managers and employees across HR issues.
• Supports recruitment from postings to onboarding new hires.
• Collaborates with management on employee engagement strategies.
• Assists in HR policies and procedures development and rollout.
• Manages employee relations with fairness and consistency.
• Supports performance management and training initiatives.
• Analyses HR metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance to managers and staff across HR issues.
• Support recruitment activities from job postings to interviews and onboarding.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist in creating and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations matters with fair, consistent approaches.
• Facilitate performance management and training programs.
• Analyse HR metrics to drive improvements in HR practices.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Recruitment support

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Advisor (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Chelmsford

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR issues.
• Supporting the recruitment process, from job postings to interviewing and onboarding new hires.
• Collaborating with management to develop and implement employee engagement strategies.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Managing employee relations issues, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Supporting performance management processes and facilitating training programmes.
• Analysing HR metrics to drive continuous improvement in HR practises.

Who is the ideal candidate?

• A minimum of 5 years of HR experience, ideally within the engineering or technical sector.
• A solid understanding of employment law and HR best practises.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a genuine passion for supporting employees.
• A relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent) is desirable.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a real difference in shaping HR practises within the organisation.
• A friendly and collaborative workplace culture.

Note: This is a fixed-term contract position for 12 months. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.