Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Staveley Cumbria
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job title: HR Advisor
Location: Kendal (6 months FTC)
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a collaborative People team supporting managers and employees across the business. In this role, you will provide day-to-day HR advice, manage employee relations activity, and contribute to reporting, compliance, systems, and wider people projects. The position requires strong knowledge of UK employment law, solid HR advisory experience, and the ability to balance operational support with project work. This opportunity is suited to someone who can work independently, handle multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy HR environment. The role offers the chance to contribute to a supportive HR team while developing experience across HR advice, HR systems, management information, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Will Do?
Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business.
Manage employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance cases.
Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
Produce and analyse HR reports, trends, and people data to support decision-making.
Support the management and maintenance of HR systems and employee records.
Assist with compliance and governance activities across the people function.
Deliver guidance and training to managers on HR processes and policies.
Support wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Skills
Previous experience in an HR Advisor or People Advisor position is required.
Strong employee relations experience is essential for this role.
Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice is necessary.
Experience working with HR systems and producing management information or reports is important.
Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail are required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently is essential.
CIPD qualification, or working toward CIPD, would be advantageous.
Benefits
Salary equivalent of £35,000 - £40,000.
Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Early November start date is available for the successful candidate.
Opportunity to gain experience within a busy and supportive HR team.
Varied role combining HR advisory work, systems support, reporting, and project work.
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