HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Bardon Head Office (Leicestershire)
Reports To: HR Business Partner
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with strong potential to become permanent)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office-Based (08:30–16:30 or 09:00–17:00)

About the Role
We’re looking for a confident and proactive HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team at our Bardon head office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the people strategy of a national organisation that provides essential services, improving lives and promoting independent living across the UK.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate. You’ll play a key role in supporting line managers, resolving employee relations issues, and helping shape a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Handle employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence management, and performance issues.
• Partner with the HR Business Partner on people initiatives that support engagement, retention, and business growth.
• Support with organisational change processes, restructures, and TUPE where required.
• Maintain accurate employee data, records, and HR documentation in line with company standards and data protection requirements.
• Analyse and report on HR metrics to identify trends and support proactive solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, documentation, and systems.
• Actively promote wellbeing, inclusion, and a positive employee experience.

Working Hours
This is a full-time, office-based role, working Monday to Friday, with the following shift options:

• 08:30 to 16:30, or
• 09:00 to 17:00

The position is based at our Bardon head office, offering a consistent working pattern and collaborative office environment.

About You

• CIPD Level 3 qualified is essential; Level 5 is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role, ideally in a fast-paced or operationally diverse setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to coach and advise managers at all levels.
• Comfortable handling sensitive employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Well-organised, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Company benefits:
Some of these include:

• 33 days annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising 1 day per year after 3 years to a maximum of 38 days)
• Comprehensive sick pay scheme
• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Exclusive employee discounts, savings and competitions
• Bike to work scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance programme

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to help shape the people culture of a national organisation that truly makes a difference. Our business has a proud heritage of delivering practical support to individuals and communities, and our people are at the heart of that mission.

As an HR Advisor, you’ll be part of a knowledgeable, supportive, and forward-thinking team with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career within the organisation.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year (DOE)

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coalville LE67 1UF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• HR Advisor: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person