HR Advisor

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a HR Advisor for our client a government organisation in South London.

The successful post holder will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across key HRBP activities, including employee relations casework, organisational change initiatives, data analysis, and a range of business partnering projects. They will work closely with colleagues at every level, ensuring smooth processes, excellent record keeping, and a consistently professional and friendly service.

This is a developmental role ideal for someone eager to expand their HR advisory skills. The post holder will have opportunities to observe, learn and grow-building confidence in providing advice, supporting managers, and applying employment law in practice.

This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 2 days required in the office per week.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Providing administrative support across investigations, hearings, TUPE programmes, reorganisations, and workforce planning activities.
• Maintaining structured, secure and clear documentation, folders and templates aligned with council standards.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing notes, scheduling work programmes and supporting HRBPs and ER Case Advisors with casework planning.
• Supporting with data extraction, workforce reporting and contributing to monthly HR data analysis.
• Handling vendor setup, invoices, data capture and other internal HR processes.
• Ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and quality assurance in all HR records.
• Developing capability to provide HR advice, guidance and coaching to managers and employees.
• Supporting managers to carry out effective investigations and navigate sickness absence and OH referrals.
• Championing the Council's commitment to inclusion, anti-racism and positive organisational culture.

Personal Requirements:

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience) and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• A solid grounding in HR practices and employment law.
• Experience working in HR or in a busy administrative role within a large, complex organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Confidence handling sensitive information and situations calmly and professionally.
• Good IT and data skills, including using Word, Excel and HRMI systems.
• Experience of working with Trade Unions is desirable.

Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday

Pay: £26.83 per hour

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.