HR People Advisor (3‑Month Temp) – £24.42 per hour – Hybrid / Central London
Join a respected healthcare membership organisation and trade union as their next HR People Advisor, supporting a passionate People & Organisational Development team. If you’re a confident HR generalist who thrives on variety, problem‑solving and partnering with managers, this is a great opportunity to make an impact quickly.
This is a temporary role, starting ASAP for an initial 3‑month assignment, paying £24.42 per hour (PAYE). You’ll work on a hybrid basis, spending around 2–3 days per week in their Central London office.
What you’ll be doing
Working closely with the People Business Partner and the wider team, you’ll deliver a proactive, solution‑focused People & OD service. Your work will span the full employee lifecycle, combining day‑to‑day advisory support with project involvement.
You will:
Provide a comprehensive generalist People & OD service to managers and employees
Offer confidential, solutions‑focused HR advice on a wide range of employee relations and people issues
Manage your own ER caseload, encouraging informal resolution where possible and coaching managers through processes
Approve changes to terms and conditions and ensure accurate, timely contractual documentation
Maintain accurate establishment data for your business areas, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity
Conduct leaver interviews, analyse exit feedback and identify emerging themes
Prepare workforce and HR reports, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveryWhat you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running with strong HR generalist experience and a collaborative, people‑centred approach.
You’ll ideally have:
Solid HR & OD knowledge aligned to the CIPD Profession Map, including employment law, performance management, wellbeing, and EDI
Awareness of payroll and salary administration
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Experience providing HR advice across the full employee lifecycle
A track record of managing a varied HR caseload (absence, performance, ER, fixed‑term contracts, flexible working)
Experience supporting organisational culture and change initiatives
Strong digital skills, including confident use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint