At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide hands-on HR support and manage employee relations in a busy environment.
- Company: Established organisation in Colchester with a collaborative People team.
- Benefits: £20.56 per hour, free parking, and valuable HR experience.
- Other info: Immediate start available with ongoing temporary assignment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in HR operations.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or above and strong employee relations experience required.
The predicted salary is between 18.9 - 23.1 £ per hour.
Your new company is an established and growing organisation based in Colchester seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional to provide hands-on support across a busy operational environment while helping the team manage increased workload and ER case volume. The role is fully office-based, offering free on-site parking and an immediate start.
Your new role involves providing comprehensive generalist HR support to managers and employees across the business. Working closely with the People team, you will help manage a backlog of workload, provide guidance on employee relations matters, and support a range of people-related activities. Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising managers on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters
- Managing and supporting ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and investigations
- Providing practical guidance on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
- Supporting the People team with day-to-day operational HR activities
- Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and best practice
- Preparing HR reports and analysing people data where required
- Supporting managers with employee life cycle activities
- Working collaboratively to improve processes and reduce outstanding workloads
- Providing excellent stakeholder support across the organisation
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with strong generalist knowledge and a proven ability to manage employee relations matters confidently and independently. You will ideally have:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR position
- Strong employee relations experience and confidence handling casework
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- The ability to start at short notice or immediately
What you’ll get in return includes an hourly rate of £20.56 per hour, ongoing temporary assignment, immediate start available Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, free on-site parking, and the opportunity to support a busy and collaborative People team, gaining valuable experience within a fast-paced HR environment.
If you’re interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sarah Stone at Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Temporary HR Advisor in Colchester employer: Hays Technology
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