HR Advisor

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join us to support with the efficient delivery of HR services. You will play a pivotal role in providing a range of generalist HR support and guidance across the organisation. Building and maintaining strong working relationships is essential in this role with the ability to remain calm under pressure and keep a positive attitude.

Overall purpose 

  • Directly support the Human Resources Manager in all areas, including project work and reporting.
  • Provide efficient and pragmatic HR advice to all levels of employees within the organisation.

Key activities

  • Provide clear employment advice and guidance to all employees and managers on the following:
    • Absence management
    • Performance management
    • Grievance and disciplinary
    • Terminations
    • Probationary reviews, capability reviews, and performance improvement plans.
    • Contractual queries and policy deployment
  • Assume overall responsibility for Maintenance of the HR System, including employee change of details and set up of new users and admin levels.
  • Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly HR system tasks.
  • Ensure all employee information is accurate, up to date, and GDPR compliant. Analyse trends and performance data to provide high-level HR reporting/proposals to the HR Manager.
  • Manage, monitor, and record probationary reviews.
  • Provide cover for the HR Administrator to ensure contracts, offer letters, and variations are completed.
  • Manage the exit interview process.
  • Create Job descriptions (including standardising).
  • General HR administration.
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time

Key skills and competencies

  • CIPD L5 would be beneficial but not essential.
  • At least 3 years of generalist HR experience.
  • Excellent up-to-date knowledge of employment and case law.
  • HR Systems experience (Cezanne) preferred.
  • Strong organisation and planning skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft platforms such as Excel,
  • PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
  • The ability to work independently and on own initiative.
  • A creative but pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • The ability to manage their own workload and prioritise under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail / right-first-time mind-set.
  • A strong understanding of the confidential nature of HR

Personal Qualities

  • Driven
  • Determined
  • Pragmatic
  • Problem-solving 
  • Relationship building

Terms of appointment

Salary: £25,750 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Annual leave: For a full-time appointment: 25 days per annum, plus public holidays and the period between 27 December and 1 January (three days)

Pension scheme: Auto-enrolment in Relate’s pension scheme

How to apply

To apply for this role, please email the following to: recruitment@relate.org.uk

  • An up-to-date CV
  • A supporting statement setting out how you think your experience fits with this role (no more than 750 words)
  • Closing date for applications 22 September 2023, interviews to be held w/c 25 September 2023

If you have any questions about the appointment process or if you need any additional information, please contact lynne.mulrennan@relate.org.uk.

Diversity and inclusion is a priority at Relate. We are committed to building a diverse and representative organisation and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian, Ethnic communities/backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. As an equal opportunities employer, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all.