HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Immediate Start

Your new company

You'll be joining a well-established organisation operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The business is supported by a collaborative HR function and is seeking an experienced Interim HR Advisor to provide professional, hands-on support during a period of change and increased workload.Your new roleAs an Interim HR Advisor, you will deliver first-line HR advice and operational support to managers across the business, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policies. Working in a proactive and flexible way, you will support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to a positive and consistent people experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Managing employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
• Supporting and coaching line managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Assisting with recruitment and onboarding activity, ensuring a smooth candidate and starter experience
• Preparing HR documentation such as contracts, letters and policy-related correspondence
• Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting compliance with data protection requirements
• Supporting payroll-related processes by coordinating employee changes
• Contributing to HR projects, organisational change activity and continuous improvement initiatives

This is a hands-on interim role requiring someone confident in operating autonomously while working closely with the wider HR team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have proven experience working as an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Be confident advising on a broad range of employee relations matters
• Possess strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Be highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
• Ideally be CIPD qualified (Level 3 or Level 5), or working towards this
• Have previous experience working in an interim or temporary capacity (desirable)

What you'll get in return

• A competitive hourly rate of £17-£21 per hour, depending on experience
• A flexible interim opportunity based in Stoke-on-Trent
• Exposure to a varied and engaging HR advisory remit
• The opportunity to add immediate value within a supportive HR environment

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional looking for a short-term assignment where they can make an immediate impact.

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