HR Advisor
Location: Cambridgeshire (2 days in the office/3 from home)
Rate: £19.32 PAYE or £25.18 umbrella
Sector: Local Government
The Opportunity
An HR Advisor is sought to provide professional, high-quality HR support within a business partnering model. Working closely with front-line managers, this role supports the delivery of people strategies and day-to-day HR operations.
The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of employment matters, support organisational change, and help managers make informed, business-focused decisions while promoting best practice and compliance.
This is a varied role requiring strong employee relations experience, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and coach stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR and employment matters
- Support managers in handling – Disciplinary, Grievance, Performance, Ill health, Redundancy cases
- Coach and develop managers to enhance people management capability
- Support change management initiatives including restructures and TUPE transfers
- Analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision-making
- Maintain accurate HR systems and records
- Contribute to HR projects and organisational initiatives
- Support HR policy development and deliver training to managers and staff
- Advise on job design and participate in job evaluation processes
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all activities
- Liaise with trade unions to maintain positive employee relations
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements
Requirements
- Proven HR experience in a generalist or advisory role
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience supporting managers with complex employee relations cases
- Experience of organisational change and restructuring
- Ability to analyse and interpret HR data
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence, challenge, and support decision-making
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Experience working for Councils Desirable
Qualifications
- A Level (or equivalent) – Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) – Desirable
- CIPD Level 3 or working towards CIPD Level 5 – Desirable
Industry
Public Sector / Local Government / HR Services
Employment Type
Full-time / Contract until October 2026
Job Functions
- Human Resources
- Employee Relations
- HR Advisory
Skills
- Employee Relations
- HR Advisory
- Change Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Policy Development
- Stakeholder Management
How to Apply
Please apply for this role online or contact Abbie Carr at Spirehouse Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.
abbie@spirehouse.co.uk
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