Interim HR Advisor

Interim HR Advisor Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire / Office Based Salary: £18.60 an hour I am seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join my client's team and play a key role in supporting their people strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong HR background, particularly within OFSTED-regulated environments, safeguarding, and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) reporting. You must be immediately available to start – opportunity for a temporary to permanent assignment. Key Responsibilities: HR Support & Employee Relations Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on all people-related matters, ensuring alignment with employment law and best practices. Manage employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent in the care sector. Ensure HR policies and procedures are kept up to date and in line with OFSTED and employment law regulations. Compliance & Safeguarding Ensure HR practices align with OFSTED requirements and care sector regulations. Support managers with safer recruitment processes, including DBS checks, Right to Work, and reference checks. Take a lead role in safeguarding concerns, working closely with managers to ensure compliance with best practices and reporting procedures. LADO Reporting – Support and advise managers on reporting safeguarding concerns to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and ensure compliance with statutory guidelines. Conduct investigations into safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Training & Development Assist in designing and delivering HR and safeguarding training for managers and staff. Promote a positive safeguarding culture by embedding safeguarding principles in HR policies and daily operations. Support the development and implementation of well-being initiatives to create a supportive work environment for all staff. HR Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations. Monitor and report on absence management, staff turnover, and HR metrics to support business decisions. Assist in HR projects related to employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and workforce planning. Key Requirements: CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience). Previous experience in an HR role within the care industry, ideally in an OFSTED-regulated environment Strong knowledge of employment law, safeguarding procedures, and safer recruitment. Experience with LADO reporting and managing safeguarding concerns within a care setting. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to support and guide managers and staff. Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data