Temporary HR Advisor

Reed • London • 3h ago

Reed HR are currently working with a growing Not for Profit organisation who are looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for initially 2-3 months and is full time in the office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing expert support across a broad range of employee relations and generalist HR activities.

The successful candidate will join a supportive HR team and play a key role in advising managers, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and driving best practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
Manage employee relations cases from inception through to conclusion, ensuring fair and compliant processes.
Support formal HR meetings and provide practical, solution-focused advice to stakeholders.
Build effective working relationships with managers and employees, supporting the resolution of people-related matters.
Liaise with external legal advisors on employment law and employee relations issues where appropriate.
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and organisational policies.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and wider employee lifecycle activities.
Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation.
Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and HR reporting.
Coach and support managers in the effective application of HR best practice.

Person Specification

Essential

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Proven experience managing employee relations cases independently.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Desirable