HR Advisor 12 - 18 months FTC
£40,000–£45,000 + mileage (47p per mile)
Exeter, Somerset & surrounding areas | Full-time (4-day week considered)
Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, build strong relationships, and be part of a modernising HR function?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation during a period of positive change, helping shape how HR partners with leaders across a multi-site care environment.
Why this role?
*A chance to be part of a small, capable, supportive HR community.
*Plenty of visibility - hybrid working with around three days a week spent on-site with your allocated care homes.
*A varied role blending ER casework with the option to get involved in meaningful HR projects.
*An organisation actively modernising its HR approach, technology and policies.
*The opportunity to build strong relationships and genuinely influence how HR is perceived.
The Role
You’ll be a trusted advisor to Residential Managers across a portfolio of care homes, building capability, providing confident HR support, and managing a busy and varied ER caseload.
Responsibilities include:
*Managing sickness, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
*Coaching managers, helping them feel more comfortable and skilled in people conversations.
*Leading or supporting elements of consultation activity.
*Being a visible HR presence - attending homes regularly and managing your own diary (work from home or office or care homes flexibly)
*Supporting project work such as policy updates, harmonisation, and new role profiles (depending on your interests).
*Contributing to improved HR processes and supporting the transition to new HR systems.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
*An experienced HR Advisor with strong ER experience.
*Confident, pragmatic and able to build trust quickly.
*Comfortable challenging when needed and guiding managers through sensitive situations.
*Resilient, organised, and happy working largely autonomously.
*A driver with access to a vehicle (travel across Somerset and local neighbouring counties required).
Experience of working with trade unions or change processes is helpful, though not essential.
What’s on Offer
*Salary of £40,000–£45,000
*37-hour week (4 days or condensed hours considered)
*47p per mile
*The chance to join a strengthening HR team with a great reputation among operational leaders
*A supportive environment with genuine development opportunities
*The ability to specialise in Business as usual or get hands-on with project work depending on your preference
Ideal Start: March
If you’re an experienced advisor who enjoys building relationships, making things happen and being out on-site supporting leaders, this could be a great next step for you.