HR Advisor

We are currently partnering with a UK Combined Authority, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor to join their Human Resources team on a 6-month temporary basis.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, this role will form an integral part of the HR function, delivering a broad range of HR services across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with managers to provide expert advice on HR policies and procedures, and will support the HR Business Partners and wider HR leadership team in delivering corporate priorities.

This is a full-time position offering up to £26.95 per hour on a temporary basis, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with 2-3 days per week in the office.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the lead for HR casework in the service area, serving as the first point of contact for all HR queries from managers seeking advice and support
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to managers on disciplinary and grievance investigations, performance improvement and capability issues, absence management, probation periods, fixed-term contract management, and other employee relations matters
• Managing colleague lifecycle processes, including onboarding, payroll, flexible working arrangements, and leavers
• Supporting HR Business Partners with complex change management cases or casework as required
• Driving improvements across the generalist HR function under the direction of the HR Operations Manager, including creating, reviewing, and updating policies, ensuring documentation is fit for purpose, and communicating changes effectively
• Collating and interpreting quantitative and qualitative staffing data to monitor workforce trends and HR operational efficiency
• Leading on key HR projects, including initiatives linked to the People and Culture Improvement Programme
• Delivering training programmes to address corporate and directorate needs Assisting with queries received via the central HR inbox
• Collaborating with stakeholders through regular one-to-one meetings with line managers and senior managers, providing innovative and practical HR solutions to enable timely, well-informed decisions in line with policies and procedures
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law and updating the wider HR team and internal policies/procedures in response to case law or legislative changes

Experience required:

• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on the implementation of policies and procedures
• Designing and implementing processes and associated guidance at an organisational level
• Managing and delivering successful HR projects, including monitoring and evaluation
• Analysing HR and organisational data to make informed recommendations
• Using HR systems effectively to support HR operations

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional HR qualification/experience
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Ability to provide consistent HR advice to managers at various levels, with a proven track record in coaching and developing their capabilities
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Desirable: Experience with iTrent and/or working within local authority or local government environments
  
  

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working 2/3 day WFH
  
  

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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