Hr Advisor

HR Advisor qualified to CIPD Level 5 is required to assist in casework support, manager guidance and operational HR partnering to support a busy and specialist HR function within a not-for-profit organisation. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for either 3 or 6 months, depending on your availability.

Reporting to the Head of Workforce and working closely with the HR Administrator, you will provide comprehensive operational HR support across the employee lifecycle. The role will include supporting managers with employee relations matters, ensuring HR processes are compliant and professionally managed, and maintaining accurate HR records and systems.

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are recruiting on behalf of this specialist not-for-profit organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of people management matters, including absence management, conduct, capability, grievance, probation and performance issues, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Support the coordination and administration of employee relations casework, including preparing documentation, arranging meetings, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with organisational policy and employment legislation.
• Attend HR meetings where required, including disciplinary, grievance, absence review and probation meetings, taking accurate and confidential notes.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activity, including vacancy administration, candidate communications, interview coordination and pre-employment checks.
• Manage candidate correspondence professionally and sensitively, including timely communication with unsuccessful applicants.
• Coordinate onboarding, contractual changes and leaver processes, ensuring all documentation is issued accurately and HR systems are updated accordingly.
• Maintain and update HR records and the organisation’s HR database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Monitor probationary periods and support managers to complete reviews, confirm outcomes and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Support learning and compliance administration, including maintaining mandatory training records and monitoring certification requirements.
• Process DBS checks and safeguarding documentation in line with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with payroll administration by preparing and checking HR-related information to support accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Produce routine HR reports, workforce data and management information for the Senior Management Team and Head of Workforce, as required.
• Work collaboratively within a small HR team, supporting service delivery priorities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function.

Key skills and experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or significant HR experience), with a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Previous experience within an operational HR role, with exposure to employee relations casework and providing advice and guidance to managers.
• Sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, absence management and probation processes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience maintaining HR systems and producing accurate HR documentation and records.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices, right to work requirements and DBS/safeguarding processes.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships with managers and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Previous experience working within a generalist HR role, with exposure to the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, contractual changes, absence management and leaver processes.

Our client offers a great opportunity to part of an incredible community focused not-for-profit organisation with a committed and talented team of employees. The role is for 3-6 months dependant on your availability, however, there is scope for an extension or permanent position through growth. Working full time hours Monday to Friday, ideally 37.5 hours. With other benefits including free parking, host of events, blue light card scheme and generous holiday, to on going training.

To find out more, please submit your full CV today to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment. We may close the advert earlier than shown. We aim to respond to all applications within 48 working hours.