HR Advisor in Cardiff

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor on a full-time, fixed-term 6-month contract. The position is based on a hybrid basis, with some work from the Cardiff office required and offers a salary up to £45,636 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a generalist HR advisory capacity, with strong knowledge of current HR best practice and employment law.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Project-managing and supporting People processes including recruitment, absence management, performance management, grievances, disciplinaries and employee relations casework
• Providing proactive HR guidance to managers and employees, identifying practical and consistent solutions aligned to policy, employment law and business requirements
• Working closely with HR Business Partners to understand implications, outline risks and engaging in strategic thinking and problem solving to support people outcomes and make better business decisions, stakeholder engagement, develop a culture of people and system interruption, leveraging relationships with staff and external partners to identify new insights and understand the broader context across the organisation.
• Using a coaching approach, support line managers in taking accountability for People outcomes within their Function, and facilitate the growth of a people culture in the team by encouraging knowledge sharing, performance improvement and people development, bridging best practice with day to day operational priorities.
• Contributing to HR projects, policy development, process improvement and continuous improvement activity across the organisation

Experience required:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role, providing advice and support on a range of people-related matters
• Case management experience, with the ability to manage sensitive issues professionally and appropriately
• Experience of working in partnership with managers, employees, trade union and external partners
• Experience contributing to HR strategies, policies, processes and service improvement activity

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied HR workload within strict and conflicting timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to challenge, influence, coach and build effective working relationships across the organisation
• Sound judgement, creativity and flexibility when analysing information and resolving people-related issues
• Strong digital skills, with the ability to use systems and data to support HR service delivery and reporting

Rewards and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, as well as 16 statutory holidays and extra pay for shift work if required
• The pension scheme as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 1.0%

Working hours:

• Full-time 36.5 hours a week

Please note that recent generalist HR advisory experience is required to apply for this role. Welsh language skills are not essential, but a willingness to learn is valued.