We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support the delivery of a busy change programme, with a particular focus on transactional TUPE activity, organisational change and employee relations.
The HR Advisor will play a key part in managing consultation processes, supporting programme delivery and ensuring that people‑related change activities are implemented effectively, compliantly and on schedule.
Working closely with the HR Specialist, programme teams and operational stakeholders, you will take ownership of delivering agreed people strategies and provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and manage employee consultation processes relating to TUPE transfers and organisational change programmes.
- Coordinate and deliver consultation timelines, ensuring all activities are completed within agreed deadlines.
- Support the end‑to‑end delivery of TUPE transfers, restructures and change initiatives.
- Work closely with programme teams and key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of people‑related workstreams.
- Provide advice and guidance on a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases.
- Act as the escalation point for second‑line HR queries, providing practical and compliant solutions.
- Deliver and execute HR strategies designed by the HR Specialists, ensuring consistency and alignment with business objectives.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation and communications throughout change and consultation activities.
- Build effective relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives where required.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor role within a fast‑paced change environment.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of TUPE regulations, organisational change and consultation processes.
- Sound understanding of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
- Experience managing a range of ER cases independently.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and delivery timelines.
- Confidence in working with managers at all levels and influencing outcomes.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience is desirable.
What You'll Bring
- A proactive and solution‑focused approach.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
- The ability to remain calm and effective when managing complex or sensitive employee matters.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering positive employee experiences through periods of change.
If you thrive in a change‑focused environment and have experience delivering TUPE, consultation and employee relations activities, we'd love to hear from you.
Why choose us?
It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organisations to succeed and people to thrive.
We’re proud to be a global thought‑leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart, Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do. The Adecco Group | Home
Growth and Development
You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world‑class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.
A journey to bring out the best in you
We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi‑brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way Working with the Adecco Group.
Inclusion
Adecco actively encourage veterans, military spouses, and reservists to apply. We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Adecco Group - Our Values
Accommodations
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability
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