HR Advisor

Michael Page; United States; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an HR Advisor to support managers and employees on a large-scale internal project in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on employee relations, documentation, and data management within a busy HR environment.

You will handle high-volume employee relations, prepare HR letters, maintain records, and support 1:1 meetings and consultations with managers. The assignment runs through to February 2027, offering a hybrid office pattern and exposure to a critical business project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating at HR Advisor level.
• Proven Employee Relations experience, including exposure to complex cases.
• Strong administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience producing HR documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Confidence communicating with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Immediate availability or ability to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across a large-scale project
• Manage and support a significant volume of Employee Relations activity, including complex cases
• Prepare employee letters, documentation and HR correspondence accurately and efficiently
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Support managers with preparation for employee 1:1 meetings and consultations
• Participate in employee meetings and provide front-line HR support where required
• Manage sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion
• Support project administration and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Work closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders to meet project deadlines
• Assist with reporting and data management using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Skills

Employee relations

HR administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential data handling

Time management

Stakeholder management

Immediate availability

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working as part of a dedicated HR team, you will support managers and employees through a significant organisational project, handling a high volume of employee relations activity, documentation, data management and employee meetings. This is a contract assignment running through to the end of February 2027 and is best suited to someone who can hit the ground running from day one.

Our client is a globally recognised market leader with an established international presence and a reputation for operational excellence. They are currently undertaking a significant internal project and require additional HR support to help manage a busy and commercially important period.

Description

• Provide HR support across a large-scale project
• Manage and support a significant volume of Employee Relations activity, including complex cases
• Prepare employee letters, documentation and HR correspondence accurately and efficiently
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Support managers with preparation for employee 1:1 meetings and consultations
• Participate in employee meetings and provide front-line HR support where required
• Manage sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion
• Support project administration and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Work closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders to meet project deadlines
• Assist with reporting and data management using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Profile

A successful 'HR Advisor' should have:

• Previous experience operating at HR Advisor level
• Proven Employee Relations experience, including exposure to complex cases
• Strong administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills and experience producing HR documentation
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Confidence communicating with employees, managers and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Immediate availability or ability to start at short notice

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly salary equivalent of £38,000 - £40,000
• Contract opportunity through to February 2027
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office)
• Exposure to a large-scale, business-critical HR project
• Opportunity to broaden Employee Relations and project experience
• Supportive and collaborative HR team environment
• One-stage interview process
• Excellent opportunity for HR professionals seeking an engaging assignment during a quieter hiring market

Applications are invited from immediately available HR Advisors and Senior HR Advisors who are comfortable balancing both employee-facing HR support and detailed administrative responsibilities.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.