Part time HR advisor

  • Michael Page
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Jan 30, 2026
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Job Description

This part-time HR Advisor role supports a busy, project-led organisation within a highly regulated and unionised setting. You will act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters while coaching managers and partnering closely with HR colleagues.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established and reputable entity within the industrial and manufacturing sector. It operates as a large organisation with a focus on delivering high-quality services and fostering a structured and efficient workplace environment.

Description

  • Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries
  • Provide practical, day-to-day HR advice across the employee lifecycle
  • Lead on Employee Relations cases including disciplinaries and grievances
  • Support investigations, performance management and absence issues
  • Operate confidently within a unionised environment
  • Coach and influence line managers on people matters
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of HR systems and people data
  • Monitor and support reporting on key HR metrics
  • Collaborate with HR Partners, Leads and wider People teams
  • Apply policies consistently to support business and employee outcomes

Profile

A successful part-time HR Advisor should have:

  • Proven experience in Employee Relations case management
  • Confidence handling sensitive and complex people issues
  • Experience working in a unionised or regulated environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • A practical, solutions-focused HR approach
  • CIPD qualification or progress toward accreditation
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Clear, professional communication style
  • Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools
  • Ability to work onsite and collaboratively as part of a wider HR team

Job Offer

  • Part-time role (21 hours across 3 onsite days)
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Flexible wellbeing, health and lifestyle benefits
  • Share plans and annual incentive eligibility

This part-time HR Advisor role in Portsmouth offers an exciting opportunity to further your career in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Apply now to join a large organisation dedicated to fostering a professional and rewarding work environment.