HR Advisor in City of London, London

HR Advisor

Location: London City

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 DOE

Working pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office (Tues, Weds, Thurs)

Type: Fixed Term Contract till the end of July with potential to go permanent

Our client, a leading commercial cleaning and facilities services company, is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract basis. With a commitment to fostering a safe, fair, and supportive environment for over 7,000 colleagues, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large, multi-site organisation.

Role Purpose: The HR Advisor will provide expert, commercially-focused people support to operational leaders across the business. As a trusted advisor, this role will lead complex employee relations matters and support organisational change, ensuring that all people decisions align with business objectives and company values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the People function at formal meetings and complex appeals, ensuring outcomes are fair, evidence-based, and legally compliant.
• Build effective relationships with trade unions and employee representatives, facilitating consultation and the constructive resolution of workplace issues.
• Coach and develop managers, working collaboratively with People colleagues, Occupational Health, Payroll, and operational leaders to strengthen capability and deliver effective people outcomes.
• Manage Employee Relations and organisational change cases consistently and sensitively, maintaining accurate records and correspondence in line with data protection requirements.
• Advise on reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, supporting managers in making evidence-based decisions related to attendance, capability, and wellbeing.
• Lead complex long-term sickness absence and medical capability cases from referral through to conclusion, including occupational health referrals and phased returns.
• Conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and producing clear investigation reports with evidence-based recommendations.
• Take ownership of a varied Employee Relations caseload, advising managers on a range of employment matters from initial advice through to hearings and resolutions.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a People Advisor in a large, multi-site organisation with a significant frontline workforce.
• Strong track record of independently managing complex employee relations casework, including high-risk and complex appeals.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

If you are an enthusiastic HR professional with a passion for people and a desire to drive positive change within an organisation, this could be the perfect role for you.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as our client is keen to fill this role with the right individual soon. Seize this opportunity to contribute to a thriving environment that values its workforce!

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