Temporary HR Advisor

Your new company

An established and growing organisation based in Colchester is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional to provide hands-on support across a busy operational environment while helping the team manage increased workload and ER case volume. The role is fully office-based, offering free on-site parking and an immediate start.

Your new role

As an HR Advisor, you will provide comprehensive generalist HR support to managers and employees across the business. Working closely with the People team, you will help manage a backlog of workload, provide guidance on employee relations matters, and support a range of people-related activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Advising managers on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters
Managing and supporting ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and investigations
Providing practical guidance on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
Supporting the People team with day-to-day operational HR activities
Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and best practice
Preparing HR reports and analysing people data where required
Supporting managers with employee life cycle activities
Working collaboratively to improve processes and reduce outstanding workloads
Providing excellent stakeholder support across the organisationWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with strong generalist knowledge and a proven ability to manage employee relations matters confidently and independently.

You will ideally have:

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR position
Strong employee relations experience and confidence handling casework
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
The ability to start at short notice or immediatelyWhat you'll get in return

Hourly rate of £20.56 per hour
Ongoing temporary assignment
Immediate start available
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to support a busy and collaborative People team
Valuable experience within a fast-paced HR environmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sarah Stone at Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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