HR Advisor - AR

Job Title

HR Advisor (Interim)

Duration

4 months (initial period)

Start date

ASAP

Job Purpose

To provide a professional HR advisory service across the organisation, supporting managers and senior leaders with a wide range of employee relations, organisational change, and HR policy matters. The role will ensure HR practices are legally compliant, consistent, and aligned with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Advisory Support
  • Provide day to day HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of employment issues.
  • Advise on HR policies, procedures, and best practice in line with employment law.
  • Support managers in handling employee relations matters effectively and fairly.
• Employee Relations (ER) Casework
  • Manage and advise on formal ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and appeals.
  • Support and advise Chairs during formal hearings and appeal panels.
  • Ensure cases are handled consistently, fairly, and in line with policy and legislation.
• Organisational Change
  • Support restructure programmes and organisational redesign activities.
  • Provide HR advice on TUPE transfers, ensuring compliance with legislation and consultation requirements.
  • Advise managers on change management processes and employee consultation.
• Policy Development
  • Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure policies reflect current employment law and organisational needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential
  • CIPD qualified at Level 5 or above, or working towards full CIPD membership.
  • Strong experience in HR advisory or employee relations roles.
  • Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience supporting formal HR processes such as disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals.
  • Ability to advise and influence managers and senior stakeholders.
• Desirable
  • Experience working within local government or the wider public sector.
  • Experience supporting TUPE and organisational restructures.
• Key Attributes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and complex employee issues.
  • Confident in advising at hearings and formal meetings.
  • Strong attention to detail and understanding of HR compliance.