Full job description*Job Title: HR Advisor
*Job type: 6 month FTC (maternity cover)
*Hourly Rate: £18.00-£20.30 per hour
*Location: Shepton Mallet
*Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm (minimum 30 hours per week)
*Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, with the remaining days working remotely
We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a solar energy company for an Interim HR Advisor to join their friendly and supportive HR team on a 6-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being hands-on, building strong relationships and making a genuine difference to the employee experience.
About the Role
Working as part of a close-knit HR team of four, you’ll play an important role in providing a responsive and people-focused HR service across the business.
This is a varied generalist position where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be trusted to hit the ground running, manage day-to-day HR matters confidently and contribute ideas that help drive positive change across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to employees and managers
*Managing employee relations matters, including sensitive and challenging situations
*Supporting onboarding and new starter processes
*Managing and advising on employee benefits
*Building positive relationships across the business
*Handling difficult conversations with confidence, empathy and professionalism
*Contributing to wider HR initiatives and strategy
*Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience
*Supporting the HR team with a range of generalist activities
About You
We’re looking for someone who is confident, proactive and genuinely enjoys working with people.
You’ll ideally have:
*CIPD Level 3 or equivalent (preferred not required)
*At least 2 years’ experience in a similar HR generalist role
*Strong knowledge of day-to-day HR and employee relations
*Confidence dealing with sensitive or challenging situations
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*A proactive approach and the ability to use your initiative
*The confidence to work independently and make an impact from day one
*A genuine passion for supporting employees and creating a positive workplace
The company also puts plenty of emphasis on bringing people together, with regular monthly social events and team-building activities to connect with colleagues outside of the day-to-day role.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please click ’apply now’ and a consultant will be in contact.