Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Bardon Head Office (Leicestershire)
Reports To: HR Business Partner
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with strong potential to become permanent)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office-Based (08 30 or 09 00)
About the Role We re looking for a confident and proactive
HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team at our Bardon head office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the people strategy of a national organisation that provides essential services, improving lives and promoting independent living across the UK.
This role is offered on a
12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate. You ll play a key role in supporting line managers, resolving employee relations issues, and helping shape a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities - Provide first-line advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Handle employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence management, and performance issues.
- Partner with the HR Business Partner on people initiatives that support engagement, retention, and business growth.
- Support with organisational change processes, restructures, and TUPE where required.
- Maintain accurate employee data, records, and HR documentation in line with company standards and data protection requirements.
- Analyse and report on HR metrics to identify trends and support proactive solutions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, documentation, and systems.
- Actively promote wellbeing, inclusion, and a positive employee experience.
Working Hours This is a
full-time, office-based role, working
Monday to Friday, with the following shift options:
- 08:30 to 16:30, or
- 09:00 to 17:00
The position is based at our
Bardon head office, offering a consistent working pattern and collaborative office environment.
About You - CIPD Level 3 qualified is essential; Level 5 is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role, ideally in a fast-paced or operationally diverse setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to coach and advise managers at all levels.
- Comfortable handling sensitive employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Well-organised, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Company benefits: Some of these include:
- 33 days annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising 1 day per year after 3 years to a maximum of 38 days)
- Comprehensive sick pay scheme
- Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Exclusive employee discounts, savings and competitions
- Bike to work scheme
- Childcare Vouchers
- Free Parking
- Employee Assistance programme
Why Join Us? This is more than just a job it s a chance to help shape the people culture of a national organisation that truly makes a difference. Our business has a proud heritage of delivering practical support to individuals and communities, and our people are at the heart of that mission.
As an HR Advisor, you ll be part of a knowledgeable, supportive, and forward-thinking team with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career within the organisation.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year (DOE)
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coalville LE67 1UF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- HR Advisor: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person