HR Advisor

Role Overview

Title: HR Advisor

Location: North Bristol

Job: Part-time (24hrs per week) over 5 days a week, 18-month FTC

Salary: FTE £34k

Our client is looking for a HR advisor to join their team! Be a part of a friendly and supportive culture, get involved, and make a difference!

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in HR, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving HR processes and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The role

The HR Advisor is responsible for advising and supporting line managers in the application and implementation of HR policies and procedures. They help ensure a positive and legally compliant working environment and act as a role model for the company’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation: Produce contractual documentation throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Advice: Provide consistent HR advice on policies, processes, and procedures.
• Compliance: Stay updated on employment legislation and ensure full compliance.
• Support: Offer guidance on discipline, grievance, recruitment, sickness absence, performance management, capability, organizational change, and training.
• Relationships: Build effective working relationships with line managers, HR team, trade unions, and other stakeholders.
• Training: Provide training on HR policies to line managers.
• Communication: Support the communication of key HR updates to the business.
• Payroll: Assist in payroll checking and benchmarking roles for employment offers.

Performance Measures

• Filling vacancies within 6 months.
• Managing employee relations issues without risk to the business.
• Timely completion of HR tasks.
• Positive feedback from stakeholders.
• Accurate system, data, and record maintenance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of MS Office.
• CIPD or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling complex employee relations issues, writing HR policies, understanding employment legislation and best practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS and digital tools.
• Understanding of employee benefits, compensation structures, and payroll checking.

Key Competencies

• Collaborative Working: Inclusive and constructive teamwork.
• Engaging & Influencing: Effective communication and rapport-building.
• Resilience: Maintaining composure under pressure.
• Service Excellence: Meeting customer needs within optimal timescales.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
• Productivity & Efficiency: Improving processes and maintaining high attention to detail.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays. Opportunity to buy or sell a week
• Private heath
• Free parking
• Wellbeing committee and wellbeing room
• Pension- up to 6% matched
• Friendly and supportive team and environment!