Senior HR Advisor - Reed : Job Details

HR Advisor

• Contract Type: Initial 3-month temporary contract with potential to go permanent
• Salary: Circa £20 per hour
• Location: SW London
• Hours: 35 hours per week

We are seeking an HR Advisor to deliver exceptional, responsive, and professional HR advisory services. This role requires credible expertise in Employee Relations (ER) and a proactive approach to HR operations, supporting staff and managers throughout the full employment relations cycle.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and terms and conditions of employment.
• Support managers with end-to-end formal case management including sickness absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, and probation.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to develop strategies for resolution and monitor progress.
• Oversee HR operations including processing probation, sickness absence, flexible working requests, and amendments to employment contracts.
• Collaborate with HR Systems & Compliance Advisor and HR Assistant to provide administrative support for HR operations.
• Review and update HR policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and best practices.
• Utilize expertise in ER to deliver a proactive and customer-focused service.
• Act as a Level 1 User for our Home Office Sponsor Licence, advising on right to work compliance.
• Support the HR Business Partner in undertaking HR projects and optimizing HR Information Systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD qualified or currently undertaking an HR qualification.
• Extensive experience in managing complex ER cases and providing HR advisory services in a fast-moving organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including support to managers and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage HR projects and deliver process improvements.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience using HRIS and absence management systems.
• Line management or supervisory experience, preferably in the healthcare sector or a similar regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced data analysis skills, with experience in generating insights from HR metrics.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Potential for contract to become permanent based on performance.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful sector.

To apply for the HR Advisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.