The Opportunity:
My client, a leading service organisation is seeking a confident & experienced HR team leader to join our dynamic HR function on a 12-month FTC, part-time basis. This role is pivotal in supporting and developing our HR Advisor team, ensuring consistent, high-quality HR service delivery across the regional business. You’ll act as the first point of contact for the HRA team, providing coaching, guidance, and oversight on a wide range of employee relations matters. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and is passionate about nurturing talent and driving HR excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support a team of 5 HR Advisors, acting as their primary contact for development, queries, and case guidance.
* Provide expert advice on ER matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, and probations.
* Ensure consistent workload distribution and quality assurance across the HRA team.
* Liaise closely with HRBPs, senior stakeholders, and leaders across the business to ensure seamless HR support.
* Deliver coaching and training to HR Advisors to build confidence and capability in decision-making.
* Support HR projects and contribute to policy development and compliance.
* Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the HR function.
Ideal candidate:
* Proven HR advisory experience with strong ER knowledge.
* Experience coaching or mentoring junior HR professionals.
* Comfortable working autonomously and advising on next steps in ER cases.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with discretion and professionalism.
Desirable:
* CIPD Level 5 or above.
* Exposure to high-volume, complex ER environments.
Summary:
This Lead HR Advisor role offers a rare and exciting opportunity for HR professionals seeking part-time flexibility with 24–30 hours per week and adaptable working patterns. It is ideal for those passionate about coaching and development, as the role centres on mentoring a team of HR Advisors and building their confidence.
Additionally, the position provides significant exposure to complex employee relations cases in a fast-paced, multi-regional environment, making it a career-enhancing step for individuals looking to broaden their HR expertise within a supportive and values-driven organisation. Please get in touch asap as interviews are expecting to take place shortly.