Strategic HR Advisor (FTC) | Growth & Employee Relations

Novo Executive Search; Nechells; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Executive Search is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term contract in Birmingham until December 2026. The role sits within a busy People team, providing practical HR support across employee relations, recruitment, administration, and engagement initiatives.

We welcome hands-on HR professionals who can coach managers, manage cases end-to-end and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This FTC offers a dynamic pathway during a growth period.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years' experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven employee relations experience managing cases from start to finish.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers at different levels.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate people data.
• Practical, resilient and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers across a broad range of people matters.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, capability and performance management.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Assist with HR administration and maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Produce HR documentation, reports and management information.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and people-focused initiatives.
• Contribute to training activities and help ensure compliance and development programmes are effectively managed.
• Play an active role in continuous improvement projects across the People function.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

HR systems

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Novo Executive Search is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term contract in Birmingham until December 2026. The role sits within a busy People team, providing practical HR support across employee relations, recruitment, administration, and engagement initiatives.

We welcome hands-on HR professionals who can coach managers, manage cases end-to-end and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This FTC offers a dynamic pathway during a growth period.