The HR Advisor could be based in any of the sites including Brighton (main), Haywards Heath and Worthing, but must be able to travel to all. This is a 6 months temporary ER Advisor focussing on absence management cases which can be hybrid 2 or 3 days on site Full time (37.5 hours per week) * Manage a caseload in an advisory capacity ensuring they are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion * Prioritise work and follow-up tasks on a daily and ongoing basis, working with the Manager and other key stakeholders to identify and manage changing priorities * Timetable cases so that they progress within agreed timescales * Support and advise managers dealing with employees with complex sickness/absence, both long and short term, including providing, managers with regular sickness absence reports relating to their individual areas in order to achieve a year on year decrease in sickness rates. * To review and analyse provided workforce data, providing a monthly report for designated areas, regarding key workforce KPI's for sickness. * To give risk based advice on redeployment, ill health, retirement or termination in line with employment legislation and the organisation's policies. * Devise and deliver training to managers on a range of people management topics including skills and HR policies and procedures as required. * Lead on the drafting, formulation and implementation new policies and procedures whilst updating existing Polices and Procedures in light of feedback and changing legislation. What you'll need to succeed For this role you must have strong high volume ER especially in absence management (handling 15 cases) and strong Employment Law knowledge. What you'll get in return flexible working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk