HR Adviser

About the Role HR Adviser

We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Advisor to join our HR Business Partnering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is ready to broaden their experience, develop professionally, and make a meaningful contribution to improving the employee experience across Southwark Council.

In this role, you 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. You'll 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. You'll have opportunities to observe, learn and grow-building confidence in providing advice, supporting managers, and applying employment law in practice.

What You'll Be Doing HR Adviser

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.

About You HR Adviser

You'll be a motivated and detail-oriented HR professional with:

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.

A commitment to supporting an inclusive, diverse and anti-racist workplace.

Experience of working with Trade Unions is desirable.