Job Description
HR Advisor / HR Generalist – 3-Month Sickness Cover
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR professional to provide high-quality support during a 3-month period of sickness cover. This role is ideal for an adaptable candidate who is comfortable managing a varied workload, driving HR initiatives, and contributing to strategic projects. You will work closely with senior leaders and managers to support organisational effectiveness, culture, and structural improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Generalist HR Support
* Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
* Manage employee relations cases, including sickness, performance, and conduct, ensuring compliant and pragmatic outcomes.
* Support recruitment processes, onboarding, contract changes, and general HR administration.
Project Management
* Lead or support HR-related projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and objectives are met.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
* Provide regular updates, progress reports, and recommendations.
Strategic HR Support
* Assist senior HR colleagues with strategic planning and people-focused initiatives.
* Support the creation and implementation of HR strategies to strengthen organisational capability and workforce planning.
* Contribute insights and data to help shape long-term people strategy.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
* Identify HR process improvements and propose solutions to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
* Analyse HR data (such as absence, turnover, engagement feedback) to identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations.
* Support managers in navigating complex people challenges with a solutions-focused approach.
Structural & Organisational Reviews
* Assist with workforce restructuring activities, including consultation support, documentation preparation, and organisational design discussions.
* Participate in role-mapping, skills analysis, and reviewing team structures to ensure alignment with business needs.
* Ensure all changes are implemented in a legally compliant, fair, and communicative manner.
People & Culture
* Support the delivery of initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational culture.
* Champion inclusive practices and contribute to diversity, equity, and wellbeing activities.
* Act as a visible, approachable HR partner who promotes positive workplace relationships.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HRBP or similar role.
* Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
* Analytical approach with the ability to interpret and present HR data.
* Confident, solutions-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
* Experience in organisational change or restructuring.
* Knowledge of HR systems and reporting tools.
What This Role Offers
* Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to key HR and organisational initiatives aswell as work for a large International business.
* Varied scope across strategic and operational HR.
* Autonomy and visibility with senior leadership.
If you have the relevant experience required and can start immediately, please apply and attach your CV