HR Advisor - Fixed Term Contract | Shaftesbury | £17ph
Are you an experienced, people-focused HR Advisor professional who enjoys being the go-to person for managers and employees alike? This part-time contract role offers the chance to step into a varied generalist position where your judgement, coaching skills, and HR expertise will make an immediate impact.
Working closely with an experienced HR Manager, you’ll provide hands-on support across employee relations, onboarding, HR data, and policy work, ensuring fair and consistent people practices across the organisation.
As a HR Advisor, you will benefit from:
A part-time role of 20–25 hours per week over 4-5 day, allowing flexibility around other commitments
A 3–4 month fixed term contract, perfect if you’re in between roles or favour contract work
Working closely with an experienced HR Manager, gaining insight and support where needed
The opportunity to shape and review HR policies in preparation for a new HRIS implementation
Autonomy to manage your own caseload while being a trusted point of contact for managers and employees
An office-based environment in Shaftesbury, building strong, face-to-face relationships with stakeholders
The chance to influence people practices and embed consistent, compliant HR processes across the organisation
As a HR Advisor, your responsibilities will include:
Providing first-line HR advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and performance matters
Supporting formal HR processes and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent handling of cases
Coaching and guiding managers to build confidence in dealing with day-to-day people issues
Interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, and contributing to policy review for a new HRIS
Supporting onboarding processes, including induction and probation reviews, to ensure a smooth employee experience
Maintaining accurate employee records and producing HR metrics for monthly reporting requirements
As a HR Advisor, your experience will include:
A minimum of 3 years’ generalist HR experience, ideally in a similar advisory-level role
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Proven experience advising and coaching line managers on employee relations matters
Experience drafting, interpreting, and updating HR policies and procedures
Managing a busy and varied caseload while remaining organised, accurate, and calm under pressure
Excellent communication, influencing, and judgement skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
If this HR Advisor opportunity sounds like the right next step for you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information