HR Advisor

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Job Reference twinkl/TP/664/1586

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Contract

6-month fixed term contract

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum, pro rata (dependent on experience; earnings calculated proportionally over the 6-month contract)

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Manchester

Closing Date:

24/08/2026

Job Category:

People

Region / Division:

Not Applicable

Business Unit:

Not Applicable

Location:Fully remote anywhere in the UK or hybrid (Twinkl HQ, Sheffield)

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract

Annual Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 per annum, pro rata (dependent on experience; earnings calculated proportionally over the 6-month contract)

Hours of Work
: 37.5 hours per week (Full-time)

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor who enjoys balancing hands‑on operational support with trusted advisory guidance.

As our HR Advisor, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team to provide expert HR advice and operational support across the business, ensuring the consistent and fair application of HR policies and processes. You will support managers, handle employee relations casework, and contribute to projects that enhance the overall employee experience across a hybrid and geographically distributed workforce.

This role will also take ownership of providing crucial cover during a period of long‑term medical absence, serving as a key point of contact for managers and employees across the business.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide
  expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management cases.
• Support
  managers in investigations and the fair, consistent resolution of employee concerns in line with employment law and internal policies.
• Ensure
  HR policies, procedures, and practices are applied consistently and remain fully compliant with legislation and GDPR standards.
• Guide
  managers through performance management processes, including goal setting, annual reviews, and constructive feedback mechanisms.
• Collaborate
  with the wider HR team to deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, well‑being, and a positive workplace culture.
• Contribute
  to HR projects focused on enhancing process efficiency, system improvements, and HRIS optimization.
• Identify
  opportunities to streamline HR operations and improve service delivery through innovation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We’re looking for someone who combines empathy and resilience with a proactive, collaborative approach and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and HR processes.
• Proven experience advising managers and managing HR casework in an advisory role (1+ years’ experience or equivalent).
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards), or a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust quickly.
• Good understanding of performance management, employee relations, and engagement principles.
• Strong attention to detail and an unyielding commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, changing environment and managing multiple priorities with flexibility.

How We’ll Look After You

• Enjoy 33 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rata), plus watch your holiday bank grow the longer you stay with us.
• The Ultimate "Me" Day
  :
  An extra, fully paid day off dedicated entirely to you. Sleep in, binge a show, or hit the spa. No justification needed, just pure self‑care.
• Volunteering Day:Want to change the world? We’ll foot the bill. Take a fully paid day every year to champion a cause close to your heart.
• Healthcare Cash Plan:Keep your money in your pocket as we give you access to a Westfield Health cash plan. Claim back cash on everyday healthcare like dentist visits, eye care, and physio.
• Family Support:Big life moments deserve big support. We’ve got you covered with enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Pension & Life Insurance:We’re investing in your tomorrow. Secure…