HR Adviser – Full Time | Permanent | £34,000 – £38,000 | South Wales (Hybrid)
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the public/education sector who is looking to appoint an experienced HR Adviser to join their HR team on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable HR professional who’s ready to step into a varied and rewarding role. You’ll be joining a values-led organisation that genuinely invests in its people, with a focus on collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
About the Role:
Reporting into the Head of HR Operations, the HR Adviser will take a lead on a range of key HR areas, with a strong focus on:
* HR Compliance – particularly UKVI right-to-work and sponsorship regulations. You’ll be the go-to person for managing compliance processes and supporting audits.
* Policy Development – writing, reviewing, and rolling out HR policies and procedures, delivering briefings and training sessions to embed change effectively.
* Employee Relations Support – advising line managers on a range of ER matters including maternity/paternity, flexible working, and general HR queries.
* Project Leadership – managing and supporting larger HR projects (e.g., restructures, re-grading exercises, absence management initiatives).
* Recruitment Support – overseeing recruitment administration, working closely with admin teams to ensure smooth and compliant hiring processes.
You’ll also play a key role in identifying areas for process improvement and supporting the wider HR Business Partner team with strategic and operational initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re keen to speak to candidates who can demonstrate the following:
* Relevant qualifications – Degree or equivalent experience, plus CIPD Level 5 (or currently working towards).
* Solid generalist HR experience – ideally within a large or complex organisation.
* Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, contract terms, and compliance requirements.
* Demonstrated experience advising line managers and employees across a wide range of HR issues.
* Previous involvement in policy development and training delivery.
* Experience of working on projects from planning through to implementation and review.
* High level of digital literacy – confident using MS Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills – you’re professional, pragmatic, and approachable.
Desirable: Ability to communicate in Welsh (oral and written), though not essential.
The Offer:
* Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours/week)
* Location: Hybrid working model with a main base in South Wales
* Supportive and inclusive working culture
* Excellent pension and generous annual leave allowance
* Development opportunities and genuine scope to grow within the role