HR Advisor - Southampton
Location: Southampton, SO14 - 1 day in the office (Thursday for Team anchor day).
Salary: £19.32 per hour.
Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours.
Contract: Initial 3 month contract – possibly beyond.
- Managing the full spectrum of ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, flexible working and performance-related matters.
- Provide expert advice to the line managers on best practise, policy and procedures via telephone and email.
- To produce accurate HR casework documentation - reviewing ER correspondence/documentation and supporting hearings and meetings.
Purpose of the Role
- Provide timely and effective HR and Organisational Development (OD) advice and support to HR Business Partners and management teams across the organisation.
- Support the delivery of the Workforce Strategy by developing workforce capability and capacity, promoting employee engagement, and ensuring effective employee relations practices.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of modern, sustainable HR policies and practices that support organisational objectives and strengthen employer reputation.
Key Responsibilities
HR Advisory & Employee Relations
- Provide first-line professional HR advice and support to managers, ensuring workforce changes and working practices are implemented in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Deliver first-level support on employee relations matters, offering guidance on policy interpretation, case management, and procedural compliance.
- Advise managers on all aspects of HR and OD policy and practice, supporting the achievement of workforce and organisational objectives.
- Diagnose HR and organisational issues, identify risks, and implement appropriate solutions to prevent recurrence or escalation.
- Maintain accurate, objective, and confidential records of HR activities, interventions, and casework.
Organisational Development & Workforce Planning
- Support HR Business Partners in delivering HR and OD initiatives that enhance employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and performance outcomes.
- Contribute to workforce planning activities by analysing workforce information, identifying capability needs, and supporting productivity improvements.
- Assist in identifying and addressing learning, training, and development requirements across the workforce.
- Support organisational development projects and initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture, employee experience, and organisational performance.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Work closely with management teams to ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employee representatives and trade unions, supporting constructive dialogue and effective resolution of workplace issues.
- Collaborate with administrative colleagues to ensure the timely provision of accurate HR information, guidance, and support to managers and employees.
Policy Development & Service Improvement
- Research, review, and contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organisational and legislative requirements.
- Support continuous improvement activities and projects designed to enhance HR service delivery and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
- Contribute to initiatives that promote the organisation as an employer of choice and a great place to work.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Employee Relations
- HR Policy and Procedure
- Organisational Development
- Workforce Planning
- Learning and Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Performance Improvement
- Trade Union Relations
- HR Project Support
- Employment Legislation Compliance
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
