HR Advisor

HR Advisor - Fixed Term Contract Shaftesbury £17ph Are you an experienced, people-focused HR Advisor professional who enjoys being the go-to person for managers and employees alike? This part-time contract role offers the chance to step into a varied generalist position where your judgement, coaching skills, and HR expertise will make an immediate impact. Working closely with an experienced HR Manager, you ll provide hands-on support across employee relations, onboarding, HR data, and policy work, ensuring fair and consistent people practices across the organisation. As a HR Advisor, you will benefit from:

• A part-time role of hours per week over 4-5 day, allowing flexibility around other commitments
• A 3 4 month fixed term contract, perfect if you re in between roles or favour contract work
• Working closely with an experienced HR Manager, gaining insight and support where needed
• The opportunity to shape and review HR policies in preparation for a new HRIS implementation
• Autonomy to manage your own caseload while being a trusted point of contact for managers and employees
• An office-based environment in Shaftesbury, building strong, face-to-face relationships with stakeholders
• The chance to influence people practices and embed consistent, compliant HR processes across the organisation

As a HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing first-line HR advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and performance matters
• Supporting formal HR processes and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent handling of cases
• Coaching and guiding managers to build confidence in dealing with day-to-day people issues
• Interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, and contributing to policy review for a new HRIS
• Supporting onboarding processes, including induction and probation reviews, to ensure a smooth employee experience
• Maintaining accurate employee records and producing HR metrics for monthly reporting requirements

As a HR Advisor, your experience will include:

• A minimum of 3 years generalist HR experience, ideally in a similar advisory-level role
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Proven experience advising and coaching line managers on employee relations matters
• Experience drafting, interpreting, and updating HR policies and procedures
• Managing a busy and varied caseload while remaining organised, accurate, and calm under pressure
• Excellent communication, influencing, and judgement skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

If this HR Advisor opportunity sounds like the right next step for you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information.