Are you looking for a new HR Advisor role working within an incredibly supportive team? This is the opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor (12 month FTC) to join our fantastic People Team.

Help shape the employee experience at Freebridge - providing trusted HR advice, supporting leaders, and driving a culture where people thrive.

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

Please note, this role is on a 12 month FTC.

Outline of key responsibilities...

Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing timely, professional, and accurate advice to employees and managers across a range of people matters
Support managers with employee relations cases, including grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters, by providing guidance, preparing documentation, and attending investigations and hearings where required
Work closely with the HR Business Partner to monitor, review, and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current employment legislation, organisational changes, and best practice
Provide a proactive advisory service to employees, ensuring they are fully informed of their rights, responsibilities, and entitlements, while promoting a positive employee experience
Build and maintain strong employee relationships, responding promptly to queries, managing expectations, and escalating complex issues where appropriate
Ensure all HR matters are handled fairly, consistently, and confidentially, in line with employment law, company policies, and organisational values

We are looking for someone who has...

CIPD Level 5 or qualified by proven experience
Knowledge of employment legislation and codes of practice
Experience handling ER cases
Knowledge of Data Protection requirements
Demonstrate commitment to the principles underlying Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of how pension schemes work and ability to explain to others

What’s in it for you?

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

An Annual Salary of: £37,096.73 (12 month FTC)
Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway
Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme
Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about
Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure
Pension Scheme: A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.

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