HR Advisor

Salary: £32,075 - £34,434 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 30 (working pattern to be agreed with successful applicant) Any additional hours worked outside the agreed pattern will be managed by agreement through flexible working arrangements or time off in lieu.

Contract
:
Permanent

DBS Required
: YES – Basic

The People & HR Advisor provides operational HR advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), managers and staff s role ensures that existing HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with current employment legislation. The postholder will work closely with external professional bodies (e.g. CIPD, SafeHR or equivalent HR advisory services) to remain in‑formed of legislative updates and advise SLT where changes to policy or practice may be required.

This is not a strategic or line management role. Strategic HR direction and organisational risk sit with SLT. A core expectation of this role is physical presence within the Hub to provide accessible, relational support to staff. Home working is ad hoc and aligned to specific project work (e.g. employee relations case preparation). Demonstrating our values of welcome, compassion and collaboration, we are seeking individuals who are able to communicate clearly, respectfully and effectively with a diverse range of people, adapting their approach to suit different needs and contexts.

The role requires building positive, professional relationships at all levels and contributing to an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone engaging with CoLab. The post holder will be committed to empowering people to make positive choices and work towards behaviour change in their lives. They will be proactive, optimistic, and committed to the opportunities created through collaborative partnership working.

• Act as the first point of contact for managers seeking guidance on applying existing HR policies and procedures.
• Provide operational advice across the full employee lifecycle including:
  Recruitment and safer recruitment processes, Induction and probation, Absence management, Performance management, Disciplinary and grievance procedures, Flexible working requests ,Family-friendly rights
• Support managers with documentation and process guidance for employee relations casework.
• Liaise with external HR advisors (e.g. SafeHR) where specialist advice is required.
• Ensure employee relations processes are fair, documented and compliant.

• Maintain oversight of all HR-related policies and procedures.
• Monitor legislative updates via CIPD, SafeHR or equivalent and advise SLT where policy amendments are required.
• Draft updates to policies for SLT review and approval.
• Ensure policy review cycles are maintained and documented.
• Support implementation of policy changes across the organisation.

• Oversee the effective use of HR systems (e.g. SafeHR or equivalent).
• Ensure accurate employee records are maintained in line with GDPR.
• Monitor annual leave, absence and probation tracking.
• Work with Finance to support payroll administration processes.
• Provide HR data reports to SLT as required (e.g. absence trends, staffing metrics).

• Support managers to deliver compliant recruitment processes.
• Oversee preparation of contracts and offer documentation.
• Ensure onboarding documentation and right-to-work checks are completed.
• Maintain recruitment templates and process guidance.

• Be visibly present and accessible within the Hub.
• Provide informal guidance and signposting to staff where appropriate.
• Support managers with difficult conversations and people-related matters.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while being approachable.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Engage with professional networks (e.g. CIPD updates).
• Escalate complex or high‑risk matters to SLT promptly. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties. You may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the nature and level of…