Temporary HR Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the distribution sector seeks a Temporary HR Advisor. This hands-on role involves providing day-to-day HR guidance, assisting with employee relations, and supporting HR administrative functions. The position offers a supportive team environment and the flexibility of a hybrid work structure.

Benefits

Hybrid work structure

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong operational HR experience with ownership of complex ER cases.
• Restructuring experience is advantageous.
• Exposure to creating DE&I policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as first contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers.
• Advising line managers on employee relations matters.
• Coordinating recruitment activities including interviews.

Skills

Operational HR Experience

Employee Relations

DE&I Policy Development

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Temporary HR Advisor - Hounslow (3 days a week in the office / 2 from home) - £20-£25 per hour

About the Client

I’m delighted to be working with this business operating within the Distribution sector. This well-established organisation is located close to Hatton Cross Station and serves multiple sites. The company fosters a warm and collaborative culture and is known for its supportive and down-to-earth team environment. They value transparency and mutual respect, creating a workplace where individuals are empowered and genuinely enjoy what they do.

About the Job

This is a hands-on temporary HR position supporting a busy HR function. Reporting directly to the HR Business Partner, you will provide day-to-day HR guidance and play a vital role in generalist activities, including some ER, across operational teams.

Duties will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries from employees and managers
• Supporting and advising line managers on 1st stage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management processes
• Taking ownership of initial investigations and conducting first-stage disciplinary meetings independently
• Advising on DE&I policies
• Coordinating recruitment activity including arranging interviews and liaising with candidates
• Providing HR administrative support including onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintaining HR records and updating the HR system accurately and in a timely manner
• Supporting policy development and implementation, ensuring compliance with employment legislation

About the Successful Applicant

You will have strong operational HR experience and will have owner some complex ER cases. Restructuring experience would be an advantage as would exposure to creating DE&I policies.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll be part of a genuinely lovely team with a culture that encourages support, collaboration, and individual accountability. The hybrid structure offers a balance of office interaction and personal flexibility, while the varied workload provides great exposure to a broad range of HR activities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Temporary HR Advisor - Hounslow (3 days a week in the office / 2 from home) - £20-£25 per hour