HR Advisor

HR Advisor – 8-Month Temporary Contract

Location:

Usk, with travel

Pay: £20–£23 per hour PAYE, depending on experience, plus business mileage

Contract:

Eight-month temporary placement

Working pattern:
Hybrid – two days per week in Usk, travel to other sites when required and home working for the remainder

We’re recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join the friendly and supportive HR team of a large, multi-site educational organisation. This role offers autonomy, hybrid working and the chance to support managers across a diverse workforce.

• Providing practical, high-quality HR advice to managers across multiple campuses.
• Managing maternity cases and advising managers and employees throughout the process.
• Handling flexible‑working requests fairly and consistently, in accordance with policy and employment legislation.
• Managing and supporting disciplinary and grievance investigations from start to finish.
• Advising on wider employee relations, contractual and employment matters.
• Guiding investigating and hearing managers to produce thorough reports, letters and supporting documentation.
• Coaching managers to build their confidence in applying HR policies and procedures.
• Ensuring formal processes are managed sensitively, accurately and within required timescales.
• Building positive working relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives.
• Contributing to HR projects, policy reviews and continuous service improvements.
• Independently managing a busy and varied workload across a multi‑site organisation.

• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor or comparable role.
• Essential experience of managing maternity cases, flexible‑working requests, disciplinary investigations and grievance investigations.
• Current knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• A positive, cheerful and approachable communication style.
• The confidence and initiative to work without constant supervision.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to provide constructive, pragmatic advice.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A CIPD Level 5 qualification, equivalent experience or progress towards a relevant qualification (preferred).
• A full driving licence and access to a car.