HR Advisor Contract - 12-months Maternity Cover Coalville £35,000 We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established and growing business on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on, generalist role with a strong focus on recruitment coordination, employee relations, and HR administration. You'll be joining at a key time, working closely with leadership, and supported by an external HR Consultant to ensure continuity and consistency across the HR function. Description of the role: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes from advertising through to offer. Screen applications and shortlist candidates for hiring managers. Arrange and support interviews where required. Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation. Oversee the onboarding process and ensure a smooth new starter experience. Provide first-line HR advice to managers on: Performance management, Disciplinary and grievance processes, and Absence management. Support formal HR meetings (notetaking and documentation) Draft correspondence for HR processes (invites, outcomes, contractual changes) Liaise with external HR support on more complex cases. Maintain accurate employee records (electronic and/or paper) Manage HR documentation and personnel files. Support the development and maintenance of HR systems. Handle day-to-day HR queries across the business. Advise on HR policies and procedures. Support policy updates and improvements aligned with best practice. Assist in reviewing and updating job descriptions.About you: Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar role (3 years) Strong knowledge of UK employment law Excellent organisational and administrative skills Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, SME-style environment Practical, solution-focused, and able to handle sensitive situations professionally.If you're an HR professional who enjoys a varied role and wants to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you